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Sarcoma

Do you know anyone with this cancer and their methods for treating it?

What is Sarcoma?

Sarcoma is a general class of uncommon cancers in which the cancer cells arise from or resemble normal cells in the body known as "connective tissues". Normal "connective tissues" include fat, muscle, blood vessels, deep skin tissues, nerves, bones, and cartilage. Cancers of cells which resemble any of these normal tissues are known as "sarcomas". Sarcomas are sub-classified based upon the specific type of cell that makes up the cancer.
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GIRL WALKING AGAIN AS SHE FIGHTS SARCOMA

Christy Standler walks slowly down the hallway at Primary Children's Medical Center, hands firmly clutching a walker. In the exercise room, she strains to lift her arms to catch a big ball tossed gently by her occupational therapist.
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Sarcoma

This type of soft tissue cancer seem more predominant on males than females...

In 2005, about 9,420 new soft tissue sarcomas will be diagnosed in the United States. Of these, 5,330 cases will be diagnosed in males, and 3,890 cases will be diagnosed in females. During 2005, 3,490 Americans (1,910 males and 1,580 females) are expected to die of soft tissue sarcomas. These statistics include both adults and children.

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