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What's the survval time for soft tissue sarcoma cancer patients?

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Varies greatly: An alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma may appear and kill in a week or two. A well-differentiated liposarcoma can grow for ten years without your knowing it, be removed and never trouble you again. Much depends on the grade and stage, and despite the pop wisdom ("my doctor said i would live thus-and-so long"), no physician ever gives more than percentage odds. Good luck.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Variable: Most patients with soft tissue sarcomas can be cured and have a normal life span. Even in cases where sarcoma had spread, cure can sometimes be achieved. In cases where it cannot be cured, patients may live from weeks to years. It depends on the sarcoma type and the patient. Nobody can predict survival of any one patient. We only know statistics for large groups.

Answered 5/21/2013

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