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Sarcoma Awareness Month Online
Sarcoma is very rare, and more research needs to be done to fully understand how these cancers develop and how best to diagnose and treat them.
There are two main types of Sarcoma: Bone Sarcoma and Soft tissue Sarcoma.
Bone sarcoma affects around 30 people in Ireland each year, making it a very rare form of cancer. Not all bone cancers will be sarcomas.
Soft tissue sarcomas can affect any part of the body; they develop in supporting or connective tissue such as the muscles, nerves, fatty tissue, and blood vessels. About 175 people are diagnosed with soft tissue sarcomas each year in Ireland and there are a number of different types.
Usually sarcomas do not cause any symptoms for a long time until they become larger and press on an organ, nerve or muscle. If you have any unusual lumps, always get them checked by your GP.
Sarcoma can affect almost any part of the body. If you notice any of the above symptoms, get them checked out by your doctor. People can survive sarcoma if their cancer is diagnosed early, when treatments can be more effective and before the sarcoma has spread to other parts of the body.
If you notice any unusual change in how your body works, talk to your doctor. The chances are it will not be cancer. But getting it checked is not wasting anyone’s time. It could save your life.
More information about soft tissue sarcoma.
To speak to a cancer nurse on any aspect of cancer contact our Cancer Nurseline on Freephone 1800 200 700, email cancernurseline@irishcancer.ie or drop into one of our 13 Daffodil Centre in hospitals nationwide. For information on Daffodil Centre locations and opening times email daffodilcentreinfo@irishcancer.ie.
- Date:
- Saturday, July 9, 2022
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- Time:
- All Day Event
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)
- Online:
- This is an online event.
- Event URL:
- https://www.cancer.ie/about-us/news/july-is-sarcoma-awareness-month
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- Health Calendar