Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Types of soft tissue sarcoma

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There are many different types of soft tissue sarcoma, depending on where in the body it develops.

Examples include:

  • leiomyosarcoma develops in muscle tissue
  • liposarcoma develops in fat tissue
  • angiosarcoma develops in the cells of the blood or lymphglands
  • gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) develop inthe connective tissues that support the organs of the digestive system

Articles for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Causes of soft tissue sarcomas

Cancer occurs when cells multiply uncontrollably, forming growths calledtumours. In the vast majority of soft tissue sarcomas it's unclear what causes this to happen, but there are a number ofthings

Diagnosing soft tissue sarcomas

If your GP feels there's a possibility youhave cancer, they'll refer you for a number of hospital tests. A diagnosis of a soft tissue sarcoma will usually be made by a hospital specialist and will be

Introduction

Find out what soft tissue sarcomas are, what symptoms they can cause and how they're treated.

Outlook for soft tissue sarcomas

The outlook for a soft tissue sarcoma mostly depends on the type of sarcoma it is, how likely it is to spread (the grade) and how far it has already spread (the stage) by the time it's diagnosed. If

Symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas

Soft tissue sarcomas often have no obvious symptoms in the early stages. They can cause symptoms as they get bigger or spread. The symptoms depend on where the cancer develops. For example: cancer

Treatments for soft tissue sarcomas

People with a soft tissue sarcoma are cared for by a team of doctors and nurses at specialist centres, who will help decide on the most appropriate treatment. The best treatment depends on things suc

Types of soft tissue sarcoma

There are many different types of soft tissue sarcoma, depending on where in the body it develops. Examples include: leiomyosarcoma develops in muscle tissue liposarcoma develops in fat tissue an