How are soft tissue sarcomas diagnosed? How are they usually treated? Get the answers here.

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Most likely to affect: The limbs - mostly around the knee, the chest, abdomen and pelvis - and head and neck.

Common types: Rhabdomyosarcomas, synovial sarcomas & fibrosarcomas

Most common symptom: A painless lump or swelling

Causes: Unknown

Tests: Biopsy, x-rays, scans, blood tests

Treatment: Chemotherapy, radiotherapy & surgery


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