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- A form of cancer
- Two main types: soft tissue and bone http://sarcomahelp.org/sarcoma_statistic...
- Dozens of subtypes can require different treatments http://www.sarctrials.org/public/pag35.a...
- Can occur anywhere in body
- Often misdiagnosed http://sarcomahelp.org/sarcoma_facts.htm...
- A rare disease: 1% of all cancers, 15-20% of all children's cancers http://sarcomahelp.org/sarcoma_statistic...
- Term stems from Greek word for fleshy growth
- Most doctors have no contact with it http://sarcomahelp.org/sarcoma_second_op...
- Most cases occur around arms and legsACS: What Is a Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
- Slightly more common in menACS: What Are the Key Statistics About Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
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Sarcoma is a rare cancer of the connective tissues, such as nerves, muscles, cartilage, joints, bone, or blood vessels. Sarcoma differs from carcinoma, since the latter derives from epithelial cells.
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What is Ewings Sarcoma? 1 Answer"Ewing's sarcoma can occur any time during childhood and young adulthood, but usually develops during puberty, when bones are growing rapidly. It is uncommon in... read more
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