What Causes a Sarcoma Tumor
Dna Mutations in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Are Common. but They’re Usually Acquired During Life Rather Than Having Been Inherited Before Birth. Acquired Mutations...
DNA mutations in soft tissue sarcoma are common. But they’re 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.
Where does sarcoma usually start?
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in certain parts of the body, like bone or muscle. These cancers start in soft tissues like fat, muscle, nerves, fibrous tissues, blood vessels, or deep skin tissues. They can be found anywhere in the body, but most of them start in the arms or legs.
Who is most at risk of sarcoma?
Age. Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in people of all ages, but like most cancers, the risk increases as we get older. Around 40 in 100 soft tissue sarcomas (40%) are diagnosed in people aged 65 or older. Sarcoma can develop in children and young people.
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