Sarcoma Awareness Month

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that can appear anywhere in the body. Every day, 15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma in the UK – about 5,300 people a year.

There are two main types of sarcoma:

1. soft tissue sarcoma
2. bone sarcoma (also known as primary bone cancer)

The most common symptom of sarcoma is a lump that is growing or changing.

Other symptoms can include:

• Swelling, tenderness or pain in the bone that can be worse at night
• Stomach pain
• Feeling sick
• Loss of appetite or feeling full after a small amount of food
• Blood in your poo or vomit

Further infomation about Sarcoma Awareness Month (macmillan.org.uk)

More about the Sarcoma Awareness Month 2024

Published: Jul 15, 2024