Types of Sarcoma Cancer
Angiosarcoma is a cancer of the inner lining of blood vessels, and it can occur in any area of the body. The disease most commonly occurs in the skin, breast, liver, spleen, and deep tissue.
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What sets chondrosarcoma apart from other kinds of bone cancer is that it usually begins in your cartilage. That's the tough, flexible material that cushions your bones and joints. Most of the time, chondrosarcoma shows up in the thighbone, upper arm bone, shoulders, ribs, or pelvis.
Chondrosarcoma is a malignant cancer whose tumor cells produce a pure hyaline cartilage that results in abnormal bone and/or cartilage growth. People who have chondrosarcoma have a tumor growth, or abnormal bony type of bump, which can vary in size and location.
Chordoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull and spine. It is part of a family of cancers called sarcoma. Chordoma is a rare type of cancer that occurs in the bones of the skull and spine.
Desmoid Sarcoma. Desmoid tumors develop in the tissues that form tendons and ligaments, usually in the arms, legs or abdomen and sometimes in the chest. These tumors, also called aggressive fibromatosis, are a type of soft tissue sarcoma and are considered benign because they typically don’t spread to other parts of the body. They may invade nearby tissues and organs, however, and can be difficult to control.
Bone tumor: 87% of Ewing’s sarcoma happens in the bone, often appearing in the thigh bones, pelvis, ribs, or shoulder blades. But the tumor can appear in any bone. Soft tissue (extra-osseous) tumor: This type of tumor affects the soft tissues around your bones, such as cartilage or muscle.
Fibroblastic sarcoma develops in the fibrous tissues within the body. It is most commonly found in the limbs, skin (dermofibrosarcoma) and in the trunk. It is mostly diagnosed in those over 65 years; however 6% of sarcomas diagnosed in young people under 5 years old are fibrosarcomas.
Infantile fibrosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children under one year of age. It tends to be slow-growing and is less likely to spread to other organs than adult fibrosarcomas. Solitary fibrous tumors are most often not cancer (benign) but can be cancer (malignant).
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) start in special cells in the wall of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, also known as the digestive tract. To understand GISTs, it helps to know something about the structure and function of the GI tract.
Sarcoma is cancer that forms in the fat, muscles, and nerves that surround and protect your organs. Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) starts in smooth muscles that line organs like your stomach, bladder, and intestines.
Find out how soft tissue sarcoma is tested for, diagnosed, and staged. Treating Soft Tissue Sarcomas If you are facing soft tissue sarcoma, we can help you learn about the treatment options and possible side effects, and point you to information and services to help you in your cancer journey.
A malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) (also known as "malignant schwannoma", "neurofibrosarcoma", and "neurosarcoma") is a form of cancer of the connective tissue surrounding nerves. Given its origin and behavior it is classified as a sarcoma.
Sarcomas are cancers that develop from connective tissues in the body, such as muscles, fat, bones, the linings of joints, or blood vessels. There are many types of sarcomas. Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a cancer made up of cells that normally develop into skeletal muscles. The body has 3 main types of muscles.
Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare type of cancer. It affects soft tissues, which connect, support, and surround bones and organs in your body. These may include muscle, fat, blood or lymph vessels, nerves, tendons, and the lining of your joints.
Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma Research. The Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative is pleased to support UPS/MFH research. UPS is a rare tumor that usually affects adults. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. These treatments can increase survival but can also be very hard on the body.