Description
Sarcoma is a disease of the whole body.
The type of malignant tumor which begins in the soft connective tissues and nonepithelial cells is termed as Sarcoma. The connective tissues support the other tissues and nonepithelial cells cover the lining of the cavities.
This type of tumor is common in Bone, Muscles, tendons, Nerves and Blood Vessels.
The cancer cells develop when there is some mutation in the DNA of the cells. The cells begins to replicate in an uncontrolled manner. This causes distortion in the shape of the Organ.
Types of Sarcoma
Soft tissue Sarcomas : The cancerous growth begins in the soft tissues of the Skin. The soft tissues in the body are Muscle, Fat, Nerves, Blood Vessels, Tendons and the Joint lining. More than eight percent of Sarcoma begin in the soft tissues.
Bone Cancer : It is a rare type of Cancer. It begins in the Bones. The tumor grows and destroys the surrounding healthy tissues. It may even arise as a secondary Cancer which spreads from some other location.
If you find any kind of lump that is growing day by day on your body, then visit to a Doctor is must.
Causes of Sarcoma
Trauma
Injury
Hereditary
Mutation in the DNA of the Cells
If not treated properly, Sarcoma may cause
Distortion of the Organs