Subtitle: Is Sarcoma of the Lung a Lung Cancer?
No, sarcoma of the lung is not a type of lung cancer. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that begins in the body's connective tissue, such as bone, muscle, fat, blood vessels, and other soft tissue. Sarcoma of the lung is a rare type of lung cancer which is not related to the more common types of lung cancer such as non-small cell lung cancer and small cell lung cancer.
Sarcomas of the lung are usually found in the outer parts of the lung, called the pleura. They can also occur in the walls of the airways, in the blood vessels, or in the center of the lung. Sarcomas of the lung are usually slow-growing and tend to grow larger before they spread.
Symptoms of sarcoma of the lung can include shortness of breath, chest pain, coughing, and coughing up blood. Diagnosis is usually made with imaging tests such as CT scans or MRI scans. Treatment of sarcoma of the lung may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of treatments.