A sarcoma (from the Greek 'sarx' meaning \"flesh\") is a cancer that arises from transformed connective tissue cells. These cells originate from embryonic mesoderm, or middle layer, which forms the bone, cartilage, and fat tissues.
This is in contrast to carcinomas, which originate in the epithelium. The epithelium lines the surface of structures throughout the body, and is the origin of cancers in the breast, colon, pancreas.
However, due to an evolving understanding of tissue origin, the term \"sarcoma\" is sometimes applied to tumors now known to arise from epithelial tissue. The term soft tissue sarcoma is used to describe tumors of soft tissue, which includes elements that are in connective tissue, but not derived from it (such as muscles and blood vessels).
Articles About Sarcoma
'Fake' Or 'Deadly': Venezuela's Fate Hangs On Chavez's Cancer
By IBTimes
Venezuelan politics has almost willingly let President Hugo Chavez's terminal illness hijack the ongoing presidential election campaign, which would have otherwise been its best chance to reassess his 13-year-long governance and revolutionary brand of socialism. (Apr 11)
Pre-market Movers (LLEN, FSII, HIG, TECUB, ORCL, BAC, BHI, PWRD, HAL, ARIA)
By IBTimes
The companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trade on Wednesday are: L&L Energy, FSI International, Hartford Financial Services, Tecumseh Products, Oracle Corp, Bank of America Corp, Baker Hughes, Perfect World Co, Halliburton Co and ARIAD Pharmaceuticals. (Mar 21)
MORE TOPICS: BANK OF AMERICA, ORACLE
Mainstream Column Admits Vaccines Cause Cancer in Pets
By Natural News
Did you know that vaccinating your cat with the typical, recommended feline vaccination schedule may lead to your furry friend developing cancer? (Feb 27)
Venezuela's Chavez has shot at a cure - doctors
By Reuters UK
As Hugo Chavez heads to Cuba to have surgery on a second lesion in his pelvis, medical experts say the Venezuelan president still has a chance to be cured, but he may have to battle fatigue as he campaigns for re-election in October. (Feb 25)
Venezuelan President Chavez Flies to Cuba for Surgery
By IBTimes
Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, will fly to Cuba this Friday in preparation for the surgery he will undergo next week. Chavez has a recurring growth in his pelvic region. He was operated on in the same area last year in June when he was diagnosed with cancer. (Feb 24)
FDA Acts to Stem Shortages of Two Life-Saving Cancer Drugs
By IBTimes
The FDA announced it will import drugs used to fight ovarian cancer and childhood leukemia to supplement the nation's growing shortage of those critical medications. (Feb 21)
MORE TOPICS: MANUFACTURING, WHITE HOUSE, AIDS, CANCER, LEUKEMIA
Giants Super Bowl 2012 Win Celebration Video From Team Plane: Watch it Here [VIDEO]
By IBTimes
A Giants Super Bowl 2012 win celebration video from the team's plane emerged after New York beat the New England Patriots 21-17 Sunday evening. (Feb 06)
MORE TOPICS: NEW YORK, CANCER, SUPER BOWL
Cancer Survivors in the NFL's Super Bowl Win it All This Year
By Reuters
There can only be one winner in the NFL's Super Bowl, but for two opposing players in this Sunday's game between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots, success in a much bigger battle with much higher stakes has already been achieved: victory over cancer. (Feb 05)
MORE TOPICS: CANCER, SUPER BOWL, NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE, NEW YORK, LYMPHOMA
Will and Kate in Calgary: Snubs the hat to fulfill cancer patient's dream
By IBTimes CA
The heartwarming airport greetings and encounter with a six-year old cancer patient marked the beginning of a couple's much anticipated visit in Calgary. The royal presence is expected to boost the revered Stampede internationally. (Jul 07)
MORE TOPICS: CANCER, LOS ANGELES
CytRx’s (CYTR) Oncology Treatment Receives Orphan Drug Designation; Company Preps for Next Phase of Clinicals
By Quality stocks
CytRx Corp., a biotech company specializing in oncology, today announced that the Office of Orphan Product Development of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation for the company’s INNO-206 for the treatment of patients with soft tissue sarcomas. (Jul 05)
MORE TOPICS: CANCER
