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Diagnosed with sarcoma? Let's share
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Wondering if you are aware of any treatment or research programs Mayo maybe Involved in for this rare form of cancer, Sarcomatoid Carcinoma. Or for that matter, any success patients may have had with treatment, and which of your staff maybe involved! Not for myself but for a contact in the UK.
Thank you.
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From the National Cancer Institute:
sarcomatoid carcinoma https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/sarcomatoid-carcinoma
"is a type of cancer that looks like a mixture of carcinoma (cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs in the body) and sarcoma (cancer of the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue). The sarcoma-like cells are often spindle cells. Under a microscope, spindle cells look long and slender."
Biceto, sarcomatoid carcinoma may appear in different parts of the body. Do you know what type of sarcomatoid carcinoma your friend has? Lung, larynx?
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Hello @biceto
I appreciate your concern for your friend in the UK. It is good to have advocates when you facing serious illnesses, especially those that are rare. Here is some general information from Mayo Clinic, https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/sarcoma/care-at-mayo-clinic/mac-20351051
Until some other Members join this conversation, please share as you are comfortable doing so, some of your friend's history with this rare form of cancer. Is this a new diagnosis? Any treatment plans in place currently?
I look forward to hearing from you.
Teresa