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Last updated date: 07-Mar-2024

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Soft Tissue Sarcoma: What You Need to Know About this Rare Cancer

  • Cancer

  • General Health

  • Medanta Hospitals

  • Sarcoma


Overview

Soft tissue sarcomas account for <1% of all adult tumors and 15% of pediatric tumors. They are a complex, heterogeneous group of tumors that can occur in any part of the body, making them diagnostically challenging.

Sarcomas can spread to other parts of the body while seriously damaging soft tissue or bone. Treatment for soft tissue sarcoma depends on the type, procedure, size, and other factors, including whether your body is suitable for chemotherapy or radiation. Let's take a deeper look at this rare disease.

 

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