What Is a Sarcoma Lump?

A sign of soft tissue sarcoma is a lump or swelling in soft tissue of the body. A sarcoma may appear as a painless lump under the skin, often on an arm or a leg. Sarcomas that begin in the abdomen may not cause signs or symptoms until they get very big.

Is sarcoma a serious cancer?

Soft tissue sarcoma is a serious illness that can be successfully treated if diagnosed before it spreads. Overall, approximately 65% of adults treated for soft tissue sarcoma are alive five years after treatment.

What is the difference between sarcoma and cancer?

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A carcinoma forms in the skin or tissue cells that line the body's internal organs, such as the kidneys and liver. A sarcoma grows in the body's connective tissue cells, which include fat, blood vessels, nerves, bones, muscles, deep skin tissues and cartilage.