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Clear Cell Sarcoma – Symptoms, Treatment & Support

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Posted by adeel | Feb 18, 2021

What is Clear Cell Sarcoma?

Clear cell sarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma. It usually develops in soft tissues and under the first layer of skin. In rare cases, it develops in the abdominal cavity. Its usual developmental sites are arms, legs, feet, and hands. However, it can also develop in the chest, abdomen, genitals, and head. It tends to recurrence.

What is A Sarcoma?

This is a type of cancer that arises from transformed connective tissue cells. Connective tissues are the types of tissues that form bones, cartilage, fat, vascular, and lymphatic tissues.

Disease Epidemiology

Clear cell sarcoma is a rare type of sarcoma and only accounts for 1% of sarcomas. It usually develops in adolescents and young adults, with a peak incidence at the age of 25.

Disease Etiology

There is no well-known cause; however, certain genetic mutations (changes in genes) are responsible for the development of clear cell sarcoma.

Signs and symptoms

The patient may present with the following signs and symptoms. These are

  • Slow growing hard mass or lump
  • Pain in the lump or pain on touching the affected area
  • Common sites for the development of clear cell sarcoma are knee, feet, and ankle
  • It commonly develops in people between the ages of 20-40

Diagnosis

The following diagnostic techniques and procedures can be used to make a diagnosis. These are

  • Imaging studies such as X-ray, CT-scan, and MRI to detect the site, size, and extent of the metastasis (spread of the tumor)
  • CT chest, the scan of bones, and PET-Scan to assess the areas and spread of the tumor
  • Tumor biopsy

Treatment

Surgical removal of the tumor, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy are the main treatment options.


 

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Clear Cell Sarcoma is a rare cancer, meaning it is not as well known as other forms of cancer. Without a Ribbon is an Australian organisation that provides support for individuals who suffer from rare cancers. So, we provide a designated platform for Warriors to obtain information specific to their Rare Cancer. We also provide annual opportunities for our Warriors to meet and learn from each other. If you suffer from rare cancer such as Clear Cell Sarcoma we can help and support you through your journey thanks to the generous donations we receive. Click the link below to sign up and become a Warrior today!

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