What is Sarcoma Cancer? These organs have the highest risk of spread, protect yourself like this

Sarcoma cancer originates in the body's connective tissues, including nerves, blood vessels, fibrous or fatty tissue, cartilage, and tendons. This dangerous cancer is detected at the last moment, which makes it difficult to treat. It is important to know about this disease to prevent cancer and protect the organs.

Dr. Ushma Singh, Director, Pediatric Oncology and Hematology, Andromeda Cancer Hospital, Sonipat It is said that these tumors can develop in any part of the body, while they are most commonly found in the head, neck, chest, arms and legs. Sarcoma gradually starts spreading throughout our body and can affect any part. In many serious cases, there is a lot of damage to the body parts, after which that part is cut and taken out through surgery.

Symptoms and types of sarcoma
Symptoms of sarcoma may depend on its type, and may include symptoms such as lump formation and pain. Other symptoms include fatigue, fever, rapid weight loss without any reason, skin changes, swelling, etc. Some people may feel lumps under the skin, which are painless. Some people do not feel pain until its size becomes large. If you get such signs, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. Sarcoma can be of many types, mainly including bone sarcoma and soft tissue sarcoma. This rare cancer grows in the soft tissues and bones of the hands and feet. A biopsy is done to detect this rare type of cancer.

sarcoma of bones
In fact, about 80 percent of sarcoma cases occur in soft tissues. Only 20 percent of bones develop sarcoma. The causes of sarcoma in bones are not yet known. Sarcoma that develops in bones is called osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma and Ewing sarcoma, it is important to have complete information about them.

osteosarcoma
Bone sarcoma mostly affects teenagers. It originates from the bones of the arms and legs, which are long. It is usually seen in adolescents between 10 years to 19 years.

chondrosarcoma
This malignant tumor originates in the cartilage. Cartilage works to provide movement between bones and joints. Usually this cancer develops in the bones of the hands and feet. This cancer is found more in adults than in youth.

ewing sarcoma
This cancer is usually seen in children and young adults and develops in long bones such as the ribs, shoulder blades, hips and legs, or pelvis.

soft tissue sarcoma
These sarcomas occur in the soft tissues of the body, including muscles, fat, and blood vessels. There are different types of soft tissue sarcomas, including liposarcoma, which most often occurs in the abdomen or limbs. Whereas leiomyosarcoma, which originates in the uterus or digestive tract. Apart from this, rhabdomyosarcoma and fibrosarcoma also come in its types, which have different behavior and outcomes.

due to sarcoma
Nothing is yet known about the exact causes of sarcoma. But Sarcoma Foundation of America According to , when cancer cells grow rapidly they form tumors. People who have been exposed to radiation for another type of cancer may be at risk for developing sarcoma. At the same time, some genetic conditions i.e. familial cancer syndrome can also increase its risk. This increases the risk of soft tissue sarcoma. The risk of sarcoma may increase due to chemical exposure or chemical contact. Chronic irritation and lymphedema are also among the causes. Sarcoma can occur at any age, but it is most common in children, teens, and young adults.

How does sarcoma cancer spread in the body?
Sarcoma cancer most commonly occurs in the hands and feet. Its early symptoms include lump or tumor and swelling. These change the shape of the body, which can cause many changes. In the first stage, the tumor appears as a swelling, which gradually grows bigger and starts emerging. When sarcoma is cancer, a lump starts forming in the body of the patient suffering from it, which is painless, although the pain may increase if the size becomes larger. Due to this, there may be a change in the color and texture of the skin and symptoms like fever, fatigue may appear. Sarcoma cancer mostly grows in the abdomen or thighs and gradually starts spreading to many other parts of the body including neck, shoulders. If the tumor is detected late then the pain is more and if the sarcoma is developing in the stomach then the pain can be unbearable, due to which the wounds do not heal and as the tumor grows, it starts spreading to the lungs. Due to which sometimes there may be complaints of bleeding, spitting and breathlessness.

Who are at greater risk?
Some types of sarcomas are common in children, although they are more common in young men. This type of sarcoma is more common in men than women. People who are obese, have children born with low immunity, are more exposed to chemicals or smoke more. The risk of sarcoma tumor increases in such people. These mostly include farmers, labourers, carpenters etc. People who are more in contact with chemicals have an increased risk of fatal diseases. Along with this, people who are HIV patients. They have a higher risk of soft tissue sarcoma.

sarcoma treatment
Treatment of this disease depends on the type, size and stage of sarcoma. It is treated through surgery, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and radiation therapy. It is important to get tested to identify sarcoma cancer. For this, CT MRI scan, genetic checkup and X-ray examination is advised. Some side effects may occur during its treatment. For example, chemotherapy can cause hair loss, mouth ulcers, fatigue, nausea, vomiting. At the same time, during radiation therapy, there may also be problems of water in the skin and fatigue. However, if a patient undergoes surgery, side effects like pain, infection and bleeding may be seen.