A sarcoma is a type of cancer that
develops from certain tissues, like
bone or muscles. This type of
cancer is more common with
children than with adults, representing 15 % of all childhood cancers.
Risk factors for soft tissue
sarcoma are still poorly understood,
and there are no known preventive
strategies.
However, radiation therapy is a
known risk factor. While you
should not avoid necessary
treatment for other cancers, please
be aware of how you can reduce
your risk for developing cancer in
general.