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Sarcoma

Sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage or connective tissue.

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Quick facts about sarcoma

  • A sarcoma is a rare and complex cancer that begins in the bone, cartilage or connective tissue, such as muscle, fat, nerves, tendons, lining of joints, lymph vessels or blood vessels

  • Sarcoma can develop in any part of the body

Types of sarcoma

There are two main types of sarcomas, depending on which type of tissue the sarcoma starts in:

Soft tissue sarcoma

Soft tissue sarcoma develops in the connective tissues that connect and support the body.

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Bone sarcoma

Bone sarcoma. also known as bone cancer, is a type of cancer that begins in the bone and cartilage.

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Treatment for sarcoma

There are many different types of treatment for sarcoma. Your treatment will depend on you and your cancer.

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National Cancer Society Malaysia

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