Quick facts about sarcoma
A sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage or connective tissue, such as muscle, fat, nerves, tendons, lining of joints, lymph vessels or blood vessels
Sarcoma occurs when abnormal cells in these types of tissue grow in an uncontrolled way. It can develop in any part of the body.
Types of sarcoma
There are two main types of sarcomas, depending on which type of tissue the sarcoma starts in:
Soft tissue sarcoma
Soft tissue sarcoma develops in the connective tissues that connect and support the body.
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Bone sarcoma
Bone sarcoma. also known as bone cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the bone and cartilage.
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There are many different types of treatment for sarcoma. Your treatment will depend on you and your cancer.
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