9781639273744
Gerald Asher
American Medical Publishers
English
2021
Oncology
241
$ 161
Sarcomas are a rare type of cancer which can occur in various locations of the body. It is a broad term for a group of cancers which occur in the connective tissues. These are tissues which support or connect other types of tissues and organs in the body. Sarcomas most commonly occur in the bones, muscles, tendons, cartilages, nerves, fat cells and blood vessels. These tumors can be grouped into soft tissue sarcoma and bone sarcoma. Sarcomas can be usually treated with surgery by removing the tumor, but it can vary depending on the type and location of the tumor. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this subject have been included in this book. The various studies that are constantly contributing towards advancing technologies used in the treatment of sarcomas are examined in detail. This book, with its detailed analyses and data, will prove immensely beneficial to professionals and students involved in this area at various levels.