Diagnosis - sarcoma

Hello all

I got my results on Tuesday; unfortunately it's a type of sarcoma; Undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma. From what they say they caught it early and it's superficial and all I might need is surgery and radiotherapy. I'm going to need a CT scan to see if it spread to my lungs as the sarcoma is on my left shoulder blade

My questions are, will this affect my mobility? I'm left handed and though I can do things with my right hand I'm not that good.

Also what are side effects of radiotherapy to the shoulder, as I'm also a carer to a parent with a degenerative condition when I'm not at work I need to be able to take care of them.

I have not yet told my family as I want to know fully what my treatment will be and I also don't want to worry them. They have stressful jobs and we've had a difficult few years having lost a parent too. My work know though and they are being supportive 

Many thanks for your time :) 

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  • I'm sorry to hear you received a sarcoma diagnosis MomoLennon but it's good to hear it's been caught early and that treatment is available.

    We have some information about surgery and radiotherapy for your type of sarcoma on our website but if you'd prefer to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses, they'll be available next week on 0808 800 4040 between 9a.m - 5p.m.  You may also be able to get further information and advice from the bone and soft tissue cancer charity Sarcoma UK.

    Hopefully some of our members who have the same diagnosis will share their experiences and advice with you soon but in the meantime, we're thinking of you MomoLennon and hope the results of your CT scan will show the cancer hasn't spread to your lungs.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • I'm sorry to hear you received a sarcoma diagnosis MomoLennon but it's good to hear it's been caught early and that treatment is available.

    We have some information about surgery and radiotherapy for your type of sarcoma on our website but if you'd prefer to discuss this with one of our cancer nurses, they'll be available next week on 0808 800 4040 between 9a.m - 5p.m.  You may also be able to get further information and advice from the bone and soft tissue cancer charity Sarcoma UK.

    Hopefully some of our members who have the same diagnosis will share their experiences and advice with you soon but in the meantime, we're thinking of you MomoLennon and hope the results of your CT scan will show the cancer hasn't spread to your lungs.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

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