Soft tissue sarcomas are rare, malignant tumors that develop in the muscles, tendons, fat, or other soft tissue of the body. While most soft tissue sarcomas are cancerous, there are some cases where they can be benign (non-cancerous).
What is Soft Tissue Sarcoma?
Soft tissue sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the connective tissues of the body, such as muscles, tendons, fat, and blood vessels. These tumors can be found in any part of the body, but are most commonly found in the arms and legs. Soft tissue sarcomas can range from low-grade tumors that are slow-growing and unlikely to spread, to high-grade tumors that are aggressive and more likely to spread to other parts of the body.
Can Soft Tissue Sarcoma Be Non-Cancerous?
Soft tissue sarcoma can sometimes be benign, or non-cancerous. These tumors are usually less aggressive than their cancerous counterparts and are typically not life-threatening. They are usually slow-growing and do not typically spread to other parts of the body.
When a soft tissue sarcoma is found to be non-cancerous, it is typically treated with surgery or radiation therapy. In some cases, the tumor may be monitored with regular imaging tests to ensure that it is not growing or spreading.
Conclusion
Soft tissue sarcomas can be cancerous or non-cancerous. Non-cancerous tumors are usually less aggressive and do not typically spread to other parts of the body. Treatment for non-cancerous sarcomas typically involves surgery or radiation therapy, and may also involve regular imaging tests to monitor the tumor.