Is the cancer Sarcoma life threatening?

skysmom65

A sarcoma is a cancerous (malignant) bone tumor. Description A primary bone tumor originates in or near a bone. Most primary bone tumors are benign, and the cells that compose them do not spread (metastasize) to nearby tissue or to other parts of the body. A sarcoma is a type of malignant primary bone tumor. Malignant primary bone tumors account for less than 1 percent of all cancers diagnosed in the United States. They can infiltrate nearby tissues, enter the bloodstream, and metastasize to bones, tissues, and organs far from the original malignancy. Malignant primary bone tumors are characterized as either bone cancers which originate in the hard material of the bone or soft-tissue sarcomas which begin in blood vessels, nerves, or tissues containing muscles, fat, or fiber. MORE: http://www.answers.com/Sarcoma%20 Feb 15 07, 8:09 PM

What-A-Mess

"Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST) This is also known as GI Stromal Sarcoma. They can be benign (not cancer) or cancerous." http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=4563 Feb 15 07, 9:17 PM

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ALL Cancer Is life threatening! Feb 15 07, 9:17 PM

zbeckabee

Here is a good website for information: Check under FACTS http://www.sarcoma.net/ Feb 15 07, 9:41 PM

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Benign Tumors often turn malignant. Feb 16 07, 5:11 AM