Question 1

what is the treatment for synovial sarcoma?

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It is not: A common dx, unlike its name, does not always occur at joints, but is lumped as a "soft part sarcoma" so it can metastasize to lungs, but unlike many sarcomas, it can also travel to lymph nodes. Resection free margins is key.  Even 1 node conveys higher risk of relapse. Statistics don't help. You have a chance!

Question 2

what is the best treatment for synovial sarcoma?

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It is not: A common dx, unlike its name, does not always occur at joints, but is lumped as a "soft part sarcoma" so it can metastasize to lungs, but unlike many sarcomas, it can also travel to lymph nodes. Resection free margins is key.  Even 1 node conveys higher risk of relapse. Statistics don't help. You have a chance!

Question 3

are there any treatments for synovial sarcoma?

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Yes: Treatment of synovial sarcoma is centered on surgical removal of the tumor with a cuff of normal tissue around it (medical term is wide resection). Radiation is given either before or after surgery in many cases. Use of chemotherapy is controversial as it gives a minimal improvement in survival rates at best.  Chances of cure are about 60-70% overall, but every case is different.

Question 4

have had a back pain to the left side of the right scapula.isn't constant.  will flare up and go away. someone i know has synovial sarcoma. not me! =/?

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Cancer is constant: Cancer pain is constant and persistent. Among the possibilities: Muscle strain, rib facet syndrome, pleurisy if it coincides with breathing. These are benign and self-limited. Stay healthy and active.

Question 5

how serious is synovial sarcoma?

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Very: Synovial sarcomas are serious cancers of the joints. Surgery can be curative, and chemotherapy may also be recommended to decrease the risk for a recurrence.

The size of the tumor, and invasion of structures in and around the joint are predictive of cure or recurrence.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of synovial sarcoma?

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Synovial sarcoma: Synovial sarcoma usually occurs in the joints of the legs or arms and often occurs in younger individuals. Generally this presents as a painless swelling however advanced stages can be accompanied by weight loss and fatigue.

Question 7

what are the chances of one surviving synovial sarcoma?

Accepted Answer

IIt is not: A common dx, unlike its name, does not always occur at joints, but is lumped as a "soft part sarcoma" so it can metastasize to lungs, but unlike many sarcomas, it can also travel to lymph nodes. Resection free margins is key.  Even 1 node conveys higher risk of relapse. Statistics don't help. You have a chance!

Question 8

what is the survival rate with stage 4  synovial sarcoma?

Accepted Answer

I know of: No curative treatment for metastatic synsarc. If interval from DX to mets is short, that's worse. If long, and to lungs, some optimism of pulmonary met resection. I'm sorry for being so blunt. Unfortunately, i'm being quite honest.

Question 9

for a synovial sarcoma are imatinib or everolimusm effective?

Accepted Answer

These have no: Established role in front line therapy. Are they being offered on a clinical trial? Both are costly, and possibly of theoretic use. Ask for the strength of the data (it will be called a phase ii trial), .

Question 10

what should i know about synovial sarcoma and is it a serious cancer?

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Can be: A rare form of cancer which usually occurs near to the joints of the arm, neck or leg.Synovial sarcoma occurs most commonly in the young, representing about 8% of all soft tissue sarcomas.Primary treatment for synovial sarcoma is surgery to remove the entire tumor with clear margins when possible. Treatment can involve chemotherapy and radiation. Localized disease has about 70% five year survial.

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