What is Sarcoma?

Description of the disease

Sarcoma is a malignant tumor that arises from connective tissue, such as bone, muscle, or fat tissue. It can develop in any part of the body.

Classification

• Osteogenic sarcoma
• Soft tissue sarcoma
• Liposarcoma
• Immunogod sarcoma

Symptoms

Symptoms of sarcoma may include pain in the area of the tumor, swelling, impairment of organ and tissue function, and bleeding.

Causes

The causes of sarcoma are not fully understood, but it is known that some genetic mutations and hereditary factors may play a role in the development of the disease.

Diagnosis

Various methods are used to diagnose sarcoma, including biopsy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging.

Treatment

Treatment of sarcoma may include surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and sometimes a combination of these methods.

Prevention

Since the exact causes of sarcoma are unknown, there are no specific prevention methods. However, a healthy lifestyle and regular medical check-ups can help detect the disease at an early stage.

Doctor

Sarcoma treatment is carried out by oncologists and tumor surgery specialists.