Question 1

what is different between carcinoma n sarcoma

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Cell of origin: Carcinomas are cancers that arise from epithelial cells. Sarcomas are cancers that arise from muscle or connective tissue / bone. Gliomas, malignant melanomas, leukemias-lymphomas and a few other common cancers fall in neither category.

Question 2

what is the difference between carcinoma and sarcoma?

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One in the same: Carcinoma is a general term for cancer. Sarcoma is a type of carcinoma that develops from connective tissue.

Question 3

what is invasive carcinoma and sarcoma?

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Epithelial vs connec: Carcinomas and sarcomas are, by definition invastive.  Carcinomas are cancers of epithelial lining tissues whereas sarcomas are cancers of connective tissue, bone and lymphoid tissue.  Carcinomas are more common.

Question 4

what are the differences between sarcoma and carcinoma cancers?

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Derivation: sarcomas arise from supportive tissues of the body. They are found  in and derived  from muscle, fibrous tissue and fascia, fat, nerve, blood vessel and bone. Spread is to liver and lung.  Carcinomas arise from secretory and epithelial membrane spreading first to regional nodes as seen with breast, colon and lung. They respond differently to chemo.

Question 5

how do people get sarcoma cancer?

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We don't really know: Most sarcomas are sporadic, and they don't (usually) run in families. Some very rare genetic disorders may predispose subjects to them. Other rare causes are radiation therapy use (in very few breast cancer survivors), exposure to an old contrast agent called thorotrast, chronic lymphedema, and HIV (kaposi sarcoma).

Question 6

anyone know about sarcoma and whether it is a serious cancer?

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Yes they are: Sarcomas are  embryo logically mesodermal tumors like muscle bones , supporting tissue etc, if they are not  detected early and not treated they are just as bad as carcinomas, . They tend to spread by blood stream not by lymphatics , usually resistant to radiation.

Question 7

i have just seen this a sarcoma is a cancer that arisesthe same thing as ectodem?

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Terminology: Forget the arcana of germ layers in cancer nomenclature. Sarcomas are cancers that have, for their cell of origin, a connective tissue cell -- bone, cartilage, undifferented mesenchyme, fat, smooth / striated muscle, endothelium. By convention, cancers arising from blood elements, lymphocytes and mesothelium are given non-sarcoma names.

Question 8

what kind of cancer is kaposi's sarcoma?

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Kaposi's sarcoma: Kaposi's sarcoma (ks) is a low-grade vascular tumor associated with infection with human herpesvirus 8 (hhv-8), also known as the ks-associated herpesvirus (kshv).

Question 9

when do i need to stop taking chemotherapy for karposi sarcoma cancer?

Accepted Answer

When you cancer is g: Typically chemo is stopped when the cancer is completely gone or the prescribed course has been completed. Ask you oncologist to explain to you what is the plan for your treatment.

Question 10

is it true that chemotherapy makes it worse if you have sarcoma cancer?

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No: Chemotherapy does not make sarcoma worse.  However, some kinds of sarcomas are quite resistant to many chemotherapies.  Other types like ewing's sarcoma, osteosarcoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and even synovial sarcoma can respond to chemotherapy very well and chemo is an essential part of the the cure of these diseases.  There are also new drugs available that can slow the growth of more resistant types.

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