Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Book AppointmentSoft tissue sarcoma is a cancer that affect the soft tissues of the body. These are the tissues that connect, support and cover other organs and structures in your body. Soft tissue sarcoma can attack your skin, muscle, blood vessels, fat, deep skin tissues, ligaments, tendons and the lining of your joints. It can form in almost any part of your body, for instance your legs, arms or abdomen.
In most cases of soft tissue sarcoma, the causal factor is not known. However, there are a number of factors that are thought to increase the risk of developing such a cancer, including age, certain genetic conditions (such as Retinoblastoma) and exposure to certain toxic chemicals (such as vinyl chloride).
When to seek expert advise
You should visit your doctor if you notice that you have developed a worrying lump or unexplained persistent pain. If the lump has grown large and can be compared to the size of a golf ball or is bigger, this should be regarded as suspicious and you need to get it examined urgently.
You can consult a specialist working with the Oncology Service Line at The Aga Khan University Hospital for consultation and diagnosis.
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Disclaimer
The information provided on our website is for educational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. You should always seek the advice of your doctor or other healthcare professional provider.
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