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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Sarcoma Treament
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Patients who have sarcoma are advised to seek the guidance of an experienced sarcoma specialist or a dedicated sarcoma center. Learn more in the following articles:
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A form of cancer
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Two main types: soft tissue and bone
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Dozens of subtypes can require different treatments
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Can occur anywhere in body
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Often misdiagnosed
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A rare disease: 1% of all cancers, 15-20% of all children's cancers
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Term stems from Greek word for fleshy growth
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Most doctors have no contact with it
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