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Sarcoma
There are two types of sarcoma: osteosarcoma, which develops from bone, and soft tissue sarcomas. Soft tissue sarcoma can form in muscle, blood vessels, fat, fibrous tissue or other supporting tissues. Sarcoma can be found in any part of the body, but most sarcomas develop in the arms or legs. Sarcomas are uncommon tumors and are often referred to as carcinomas. The cause is unknown, but researchers have identified several factors that increase the likelihood of the disease including external radiation therapy and chemicals in the workplace.
Sarcoma Treatment Options
There are two types of sarcoma: osteosarcoma, which develops from bone, and soft tissue sarcomas. Soft tissue sarcoma can form in muscle, blood vessels, fat, fibrous tissue or other supporting tissues. Sarcoma can be found in any part of the body, but most sarcomas develop in the arms or legs. Sarcomas are uncommon tumors and are often referred to as carcinomas. The cause is unknown, but researchers have identified several factors that increase the likelihood of the disease, including external radiation therapy and chemicals in the workplace.
Sarcoma and ChemoFx®
For sarcoma patients receiving chemotherapy, whether as adjuvant chemotherapy, primary chemotherapy or combination chemotherapy, ChemoFx® can assist physicians in selecting personalized cancer treatment plans. Physicians can use ChemoFx® as a guide by testing multiple chemotherapy drugs on a patient's cancer cells before choosing one for their patient, giving patients a powerful advantage in their fight against cancer. For more information on ChemoFx® , visit http://www.chemofx.com.
Information for this webpage was gathered from the following websites:
www.cancer.gov
www.cancer.org.
www.chemofx.com