Diseases

Sarcoma

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Sarcoma is a tumor that affects connective tissue. Soft tissuesarcomas, as the name suggests, affect the soft tissues; these include fat, muscle, blood vessels, deep skin tissues, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments. Sarcomas are A relatively rare type of cancer.

SYMPTOMS

A lump or mass is the most common soft tissue sarcoma sign..
Uncomfortable swelling is another sign of soft tissue sarcoma, especially when it is located in the arms and legs.
Limited mobility can be a symptom of soft tissue sarcoma.

CAUSES

Dna mutations in soft tissue sarcoma are common. They are usually acquired during life rather than having been inherited before birth. Acquired mutations may result from exposure to radiation or cancer-causing chemicals. In most sarcomas, they occur for no apparent reason.