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    What are the main types of sarcomas?

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  • Prof David Gyorki

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    Prof David Gyorki is a specialist surgeon in complex surgical oncology – surgery for patients with cancer. In addition to his private practice, David is … View Profile

    Sarcomas do not represent a single cancer type - there are about 100 distinct subtypes, each with it's own clinical behaviour and characteristics. These subtypes are usually grouped into main types:

    Bone sarcoma:

    Cancer that begins in the bone, commonly affecting areas such as the knee, wrist, shoulder and pelvis.

    Most often occurs in children and teenagers.

    Soft tissues sarcoma:

    Develops in muscles or other connective tissues of the body.

    Most commonly found in the thigh, shoulder or pelvis.

    Typically occurs in adults.

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