Soft Tissue Sarcoma (Facts)

What is Sarcoma Cancer? 

Good question! I had the same when I was diagnosed, and I still am not an expert. 

I have what is called Fibromyxoid Sarcoma. It is a type of soft tissue sarcoma that can be found anywhere in the body that you have soft fibrous connective tissue. Mine is located in the lower abdomen below my belly button to the left. Often it is found in the arm, leg, chest, or back, and less often in the abdomen.

Facts:

• There are two main types of Sarcoma Cancer. There is bone sarcoma, and Soft tissue (this is what I have) 
• Then there is OVER 50  different types of soft tissue sarcomas. 
• Less than 1% of adult cancers are Sarcoma. 
• There are roughly 16,000 Sarcomas diagnosed in a year, compared to about 200,000 lung cancers diagnosed. 
• There are about 6,000 Sarcoma surgeries done in a YEAR in the U.S. (think about the number of surgeries done a day and compare that number) not very many 
• (These statistics were given to me from my Oncologists). 
• For my type of Cancer Surgery is the best treatment. The type of sarcoma that I have does not respond well to Chemo, so more than likely I will not be having to have chemo treatments (fingers crossed). We will just keep praying that the surgery works! 
• This type of Cancer does have a high return rate meaning that it can and often does return in 2-3 years and also later in life. 
• This type of cancer typically spreads through the blood vessels, and not the lymphatic system.