There are over 200 different types of cancer, which are usually determined by where in the body they appear.
While some iterations of the disease are well known and many people understand what symptoms to look out for, others are not so well known.
Sarcoma falls into the latter category, as a recent study found that 90% of people didn’t know what cancer was.
Sarcomas generally fall into two categories—soft tissue and bone—and sarcomas can affect any part of the body.
And due to the fact that this is not known and not understood by most people, one expert spoke exclusively for The Express about what signs of the disease to pay attention to.
Dr Sorel Beckley, Director of Research, Policy and Sarcoma UK, said: “If you haven’t heard of sarcoma before, you’re not alone. Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that can affect any part of the body, internal or external, including muscles.” Bones, tendons, blood vessels and adipose tissue We know about 15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma every day in the UK Signs and symptoms.”
Four signs that may appear after eating:
– abdominal pain.
I feel sick.
– Anorexia.
Feeling full after eating a small amount of food.
Beckley added: “Some forms of sarcoma, known as gastrointestinal stromal tumor or GIST, can start in the digestive tract. With this type of sarcoma, people often experience symptoms such as fatigue, anemia, weight loss, and feeling unwell or uncomfortable in the stomach area. . .
She said: “Sarcoma is a complex cancer, but the most common symptom to look out for is a lump that can be anywhere in the body, including the arm or leg. Most lumps are harmless, and a lump that doesn’t grow doesn’t cause pain, or “It’s been there for a long time, it’s probably nothing to worry about. But if it’s growing fast or larger than five centimeters – about the size of a golf ball – you should see your GP.”
She continued: “Sarcomas can also start in the bones, and the most common symptom people with osteosarcoma experience is unexplained pain or tenderness around the bones. “.
“Finding blood in stool or vomit can also be a sign of a tumor in the gastrointestinal tract or gastrointestinal tract,” Beckley said. “There are many causes of blood in stool or vomit, but they should be checked by a healthcare professional.”
Source: Express
