Introduction

Soft tissue sarcomas are a group of rare cancers affecting the tissues that connect, support and surround other body structures and organs.

Tissues that can be affected by soft tissue sarcomas include fat, muscle, blood vessels, deep skin tissues, tendons and ligaments. Bone cancer are covered separately.

Soft tissue sarcomas can develop in almost any part of the body, including the legs, armsand trunk (torso).

This page covers:

Symptoms

Types

Causes

Tests and diagnosis

Treatments

Outlook

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 15 Sep 2016