Soft tissue sarcoma is a cancer found in the body's soft parts, like muscles and fat. It's different from bone and nerve stem cancers, which affect harder tissues. Dr Gupta Nishith Pravenchandra, Consultant, Musculoskeletal Oncology at Narayana Hospital, Howrah, guides us through understanding these conditions.

Dr Gupta tells us that several tests will be conducted if you're suspected of having soft tissue sarcoma. These include blood tests to check overall health, X-rays, and MRIs to pinpoint the cancer's location and size. Knowing where the cancer is and how much it has spread is crucial for deciding on treatment.

If tests suggest sarcoma, a biopsy is done next. This involves taking a small tissue sample with a needle to confirm the diagnosis and identify the sarcoma type. Further tests might include ultrasounds or CT scans to check if the cancer has spread, especially to the lungs, as this affects treatment choices.

Dr Gupta emphasises the importance of these initial steps in diagnosis. They help doctors create a personalised treatment plan. Understanding the process can make it less daunting for patients facing this challenging diagnosis.

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00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - Identification of Soft tissue sarcoma disease
00:32 - Types of Blood Investigations
02:05 - Investigations for ruling out the spread of Sarcoma