Myxofibrosarcoma is a rare cancer of the soft tissues, which are the tissues that support and connect different parts of the body. These include tissues around muscles, under the skin, and between organs.
The term myxoid means that the tumour contains a gel-like or jelly-like material, which is a key feature seen when the tumour is examined under a microscope. Because of this special structure, the tumour can spread in thin extensions into nearby tissues, making it difficult to remove completely.
Many sufferers of Myxofibrosarcoma struggle because they feel that their disease doesn’t have the same level of awareness as more common cancers. Without a Ribbon is an Australian non-profit organisation that believes that rare cancers should never go unnoticed. We aim to provide a detailed set of resources and information for anyone suffering from cancers such as Myxofibrosarcoma. We have recently created an Myxofibrosarcoma resource page to help sufferers understand their disease. It covers the symptoms, available treatments and other important information.
We hope that this resource page will help you or a friend/family member to learn about their illness and aid them through their battle with the disease.
If you want to help make a difference for sufferers of Myxofibrosarcoma, click here to learn how you can help!
Click the link below to read our resource page on Myxofibrosarcoma: