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Learn more about types of soft-tissue sarcoma and treatment options at Baptist Cancer Center.
To diagnose a soft-tissue sarcoma your doctor will use imaging tests, a physical exam, your medical history, and probably a biopsy. Treatments for soft-tissue sarcomas will vary depending on the type and stage of the cancer. Treatments may include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or drug therapy.
Cancers |
Type of Tumor |
| Liposarcoma | cancerous tumor of the fat cells |
| Leiomyosarcoma | muscle tumor |
| Rhabdomyosarcoma | muscle tumor |
| Neurofibrosarcomas | nerve tumor |
| Synovial sarcoma | joint tissue tumor |
| Hemangiopericytoma | blood vessel tumor |
| Hemangioendothelioma | blood vessel tumor |
| Angiosarcoma | blood vessel tumor |
| Kaposi sarcoma | blood vessel tumor |
| Fibromatosis | fibrous tumor |
| Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans | fibrous tumor |
| Fibrosarcoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Malignant mesenchymoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Alveolar soft-part sarcoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Epithelioid sarcoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Clear cell sarcoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Desmoplastic small round cell tumor | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Pleomorphic undifferentiated sarcoma | uncertain type tissue tumor |
| Spindle cell tumor | uncertain type tissue tumor |
Recognizing the signs of soft-tissue sarcoma allows for timely intervention, potentially increasing the chances of successful treatment and improving your quality of life.
The direct causes of soft-tissue sarcomas are not known however certain factors have been associated with an elevated risk for developing soft-tissue sarcomas. For instance as you get older your risk increases, diabetes and smoking can also increase your risk. Exposure to radiation and certain chemicals can also increase your risk for developing soft-tissue sarcomas. A family history of neurofibromatosis, Li Fraumeni syndrome and retinoblastoma may increase your likelihood for soft-tissue sarcomas. In children a higher birth weight and umbilical hernias have been associated with a higher risk of soft-tissue sarcomas.
The most common sign of a soft-tissue sarcoma is a painful lump that does not go away. However often times a lump is not cancer. A lump that is getting increasing painful and growing in size is more likely to be cancerous, especially as you get older. Early detection is very important for treating and diagnosing sarcomas so if you have a suspicious lump be proactive and go see your doctor.
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