Showing posts with label Sarcoma. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sarcoma. Show all posts

Friday, July 30, 2021

Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumour (GIST) Symptoms

July 13th is GIST Awareness Day! A gastrointestinal stromal tumour (GIST) is a type of sarcoma. The cancer forms in tissues of the digestive tract but are most common in the stomach or small intestines.

People with GIST often do not experience any specific symptoms or signs. When symptoms do occur, they may be vague. If you are concerned about any of these symptoms that you experience, please talk with your doctor.












Wednesday, August 5, 2020

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month

July is Sarcoma Awareness Month. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that can occur in various locations in your body. Among the parts that could be affected includes muscle, blood vessels, and bones.

Primary bone cancer also is known as bone sarcoma, spreads to the bone from another place. But some bone cancers called osteosarcomas to arise from bone cells. Here are four possible symptoms to look out for.