Diseases
soft tissue sarcomas
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Overview
Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves). These cancers can develop anywhere in the body but are found mostly in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen.
Symptoms
- a noticeable lump or swelling
- pain, if a tumor presses on nerves or muscles
Causes
- in general, cancer occurs when cells develop errors (mutations) in their dna.
- in most cases, it's not clear what causes soft tissue sarcoma.
Risk factors
- inherited syndromes. a risk of soft tissue sarcoma can be inherited from your pa
- chemical exposure.
- radiation exposure
Diagnosis
- biopsy
- imaging tests
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is soft tissue sarcomas?
Soft tissue sarcoma is a broad term for cancers that start in soft tissues (muscle, tendons, fat, lymph and blood vessels, and nerves). These cancers can develop anywhere in the body but are found mostly in the arms, legs, chest, and abdomen.
What are the symptoms of soft tissue sarcomas?
a noticeable lump or swelling, pain, if a tumor presses on nerves or muscles
What causes soft tissue sarcomas?
in general, cancer occurs when cells develop errors (mutations) in their dna.; in most cases, it's not clear what causes soft tissue sarcoma.
Which medicines are used for soft tissue sarcomas?
pazopanib
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