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How fast does sarcoma grow?

How fast does sarcoma grow?

10 Answers
Dr. Sridhar S

Oncologist

Answered on 10th Jan '24

There is a wide range of growth that can be observed in sarcoma, which refers to cancer on the soft tissues and bones. Sarcomas are a heterogeneous group of tumors, and their rate of growth varies subject to various factors such as the specific subtype of sarcoma detected in an individual patient’s body, its location within that person’s tissue or organ composition. Some sarcomas grow slowly over time, others can develop rapidly. Earlier diagnosis results in better outcomes as early intervention and treatment are established. Regular medical guides, symptoms monitoring and testing are among the most important procedures for determining how much sarcomas develop or grow while helping to form an effective treatment plan designed specifically for a given patient. For a thorough check-up and cancer treatment, India has some of the best cancer hospitals that you can explore.

Answered on 30th Nov '23

The growth rate is assessed based on factors such as tumor size, appearance on imaging studies, and the tumor's response to treatment. 

Answered on 30th Nov '23

The growth rates of sarcoma depend on factors such as the specific subtype of sarcoma, the individual patient, and other biological characteristics. Some sarcomas may exhibit slow and indolent growth, while others can be more aggressive and rapidly progressing. 

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Answered on 14th Oct '22

There are different types of sarcomas.Usually the sarcomas are slow growing tumors.It depends on where it is extremely sarcomas.Usually there will be swelling the soft tissuesarcoma, which is in involving the bone, whichis involving the soft tissue muscles.So extremity like in pediatric agegroup osteoporamiming circumstances are common.Where there will be bone swelling,bone pain will be there.That has to be checked out.It will be slow and suddenly it can start flowing fast.Particular time muscle sarcomas, there will be smallswelling which is over a period of time,it starts growing by and large.Periodic tumor periodic sarcomas grows fast.Adult sarcomas, the size of themuscle sarcomas are slow growing.Then the second question is you train sarcomas.
Dr. Sandeep Nayak

Surgical Oncologist

Answered on 18th May '22

Rate of growth depends on the site and type of sarcoma

Answered on 11th May '22

Sarcoma has to be treated by surgical excision if it is in the early stage / local disease. If it is not removed surgically, it can spread to local surrounding organs or other organs. 

Answered on 11th May '22

Sarcoma is a connective tissue tumor mainly. It is of different histological origin like from bones, muscles , cartilage etc. The rate of growth of tumor size also depends on the tumor grade and biological behavior. You need to show the reports to oncologist and Imaging on regular intervals to assess the growth rate

Answered on 9th May '22

Usually sarcomas grow aggressively. Exact type of sarcoma, stage at diagnosis & previous treatment details are required to comment

Answered on 6th May '22

Sarcomas are wide variety of soft tissue/bone tumors. Few can be very slow growing over many years (Like low grade sarcomas), whereas few are very fast growing (Like pleomorphic sarcomas, osteosarcomas).

Dr. Ninad Katdare

Gastrointestinal Surgeon

Answered on 6th May '22

The growth rate of sarcomas depends on the grade. A low grade sarcoma is a slow growing Tumor which may take even an year to reach 5cm or less. On the other hand, a high grade sarcoma not only increases rapidly in size, it can also spread to other organs, like lung, very fast

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