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Registered Number - A155

Experience - 26 Years

Languages - Spanish, English

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Sarcoma starts in connective tissues like bone, muscle, and fat. Carcinoma starts in epithelial cells like skin or organs.

The 3 different types of sarcomas are osteosarcoma (bone), liposarcoma (fat) and rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle).

If untreated, sarcoma can be life-threatening due to its ability to spread to other organs.

It can be painful, especially if it presses on nerves or muscles, or if it affects bones.

Stage 1 sarcoma is localized and hasn't spread. The tumor is low-grade and smaller in size.

Yes, surgical removal is a common treatment. Other treatments include chemotherapy and radiation.

Some sarcomas can have a genetic component, but many occur without a known family history.

Detection involves physical exams, imaging tests (like MRI, CT scans), and a biopsy to examine tissue.