What is low grade Fibromyxoid sarcoma?
What is low grade Fibromyxoid sarcoma?
A low grade fibromyxoid sarcoma is a rare soft tissue tumor that has a tendency to develop in the deep soft tissue of young adults and the potential for local recurrence or distant metastasis. There have been several case reports and sporadic reports in the literature.
Is low grade Fibromyxoid sarcoma cancer?
A rare, slow-growing type of cancer that usually forms in the deep soft tissues of the legs or trunk (chest and abdomen). The cancer may come back many years after treatment and spread to the lungs and the lining of the wall of the chest cavity.
How long can a dog live with soft tissue sarcoma?
The average survival time is 6-12 months following the appropriate therapy. Palliative therapy can be used in lieu of aggressive/curative-intent treatment options in cases where the tumor is not considered to be operable.
What is Myxofibrosarcoma cancer?
A rare type of cancer that forms in fibrous (connective) tissue, usually in or just under the skin of the arms and legs. There may be more than one tumor, and it sometimes spreads to nearby tissue or to other parts of the body. Myxofibrosarcoma may also recur (come back) after treatment.
Does low grade sarcoma spread?
A low grade cancer is likely to be slower growing and less likely to spread to another part of the body. A high grade cancer is likely to be faster growing and is more likely to spread than a low grade sarcoma. The grade is one of the things your doctors need to know to work out the stage of your sarcoma.
Is a sarcoma curable?
A sarcoma is considered stage IV when it has spread to distant parts of the body. Stage IV sarcomas are rarely curable. But some patients may be cured if the main (primary) tumor and all of the areas of cancer spread (metastases) can be removed by surgery. The best success rate is when it has spread only to the lungs.
How common is Fibromyxoid sarcoma?
Low grade fibromyxoid sarcomas represent approximately 10% of soft tissue sarcomas and are rarely found in the head and neck region. The most common locations are the extremities, trunk, chest and soft tissues.
What does low grade sarcoma mean?
Your doctor may describe your sarcoma as low grade (grade 1) or high grade (grade 2 or 3). Grade is important because it tells you how the cancer is likely to behave. A low grade cancer is likely to be slower growing and less likely to spread to another part of the body.