Most people who have had radiation therapy in the past will not develop soft tissue sarcoma. The risk is higher for people who had high doses of radiation therapy at a very young age. There is a very small risk for people who have had radiation therapy to treat other types of cancer. However, there are several risk factors, including: Radiation therapy Learn more about rare cancer Risk factors While soft tissue sarcoma can develop at any age, it is more likely to be found in people over 55 years old. It is slightly more likely to be diagnosed in men than women. Around 1600 Australians are diagnosed with a soft tissue sarcoma each year (about 6 cases per 100,000 people).
Gastro-intestinal stromal sarcoma (GIST) from nerve cells in the gut (treated differently from other types of soft tissue sarcoma).Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour (MPNST or PNST) from the lining of nerve cells.Angiosarcoma from blood and lymph vessels.Leiomyosarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma from muscle tissues.Other types of soft tissue sarcoma include: Adults It is aggressive so it often returns or spreads after treatment.
The most common type in adults is undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS), which is made up of many abnormal spindle-shaped cells. They are named after the abnormal cells that make up the sarcoma.
There are more than 70 types of soft tissue sarcoma. Read the guide Types of soft tissue sarcoma It will help you with what questions to ask your health professionals to make sure you receive the best care at every step. The guide to best cancer care for sarcoma (bone and soft tissue tumours) can help you make sense of what should happen. A lot can happen in a hurry when you’re diagnosed with cancer.
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