what does a sarcoma mean?, A sarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in the soft tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat, connective tissue or blood vessels. The word ‘sarcoma’ is derived from the Greek word ‘sarkoma’, which means ‘flesh-like tumour’.
Sarcomas are classified into two main categories: “soft tissue sarcomas” and “bone and cartilage sarcomas”. Soft tissue sarcomas arise from soft tissue and include several subtypes, such as liposarcomas (of fatty tissue), leiomyosarcomas (of smooth muscle tissue), and fibrosarcomas (of connective tissue).
Bone and cartilage sarcomas, on the other hand, arise in bone or cartilage, and examples include osteosarcoma and chondrosarcoma.
Sarcomas are generally difficult to treat and often require a combination of surgery, radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy, depending on the tumor subtype and stage. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for a better prognosis in patients with sarcoma. Because it is a rare cancer, treatment is often carried out by specialized oncologists and teams experienced in the treatment of sarcomas.