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Soft-tissue sarcoma

A sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that arises from cells of mesenchymal origin. Originating from mesenchymal cells means that sarcomas are cancers of such as bone, , muscle, fat, or tissues.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

  • ·Bone pain, swelling, lumps or , obstruction

How it's found

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Treatment

  • ·, , therapy

Outlook

  • ·66.9% five-year survival rate for bone sarcomas, 64.5% five-year survival rate for soft- sarcomas
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