About
Soft tissue cancer, also called sarcoma, usually develops in muscles, fat, nerves, or other soft tissues that connect, support, and surround other body structures.. Common types are:
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans (DFSP) is a slow-growing tumor that originates in the dermis layer of the skin
- Kaposi’s sarcoma is a cancer that causes lesions in the skin, lymph nodes, and other organs, often associated with HIV/AIDS
- Angiosarcoma is a cancer that forms in the lining of blood vessels and lymph vessels
- Liposarcoma is a type of cancer that arises in fat cells
- These are generally observed with symptoms like painless lumps
Symptoms
- A noticeable lump or mass under the skin which might be painless initially
- Swelling or a noticeable difference in the area where the tumour is growing
- In some cases, pain if the tumour presses on nerves or muscles
Causes
- Genetic mutations and inherited conditions like Li-Fraumeni syndrome
- Exposure to certain chemicals and radiation
- History of chronic lymphedema
- Previous radiation therapy for other cancers
Diagnosis
Physical Examination:
- Imaging Tests such as MRI, CT scans, and X-rays to determine the size and location of the tumor
- Biopsy
Treatment
- Surgery: Excision, Mohs surgery & Curettage and electrodesiccation
- Radiation therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted therapy
