Symptoms depend on where the sarcoma develops, but here are some of the common ones:
- A painless lump or swelling in the arm or leg - this is often the first symptom people notice.
- Sarcomas in the face or neck - these may cause a discharge from your nose or throat, or occasionally an eye could become swollen or stick out a little bit.
- Abdomen (tummy) - these may cause tummy pains and problems going to the toilet.
- Bladder - tumours affecting this area can also cause low tummy pains. It might also be difficult to pass urine. The urine may contain blood.
If you have any of these symptoms, or are worried that you may have a sarcoma, the first thing to do is to see your family doctor (GP). They'll examine you and refer you onto a hospital if they think you need to see a specialist doctor.
