Sarcoma Classification 101: Soft Tissue Tumor Naming Made Simple (for Beginners & Non-Pathologists)

[@JMGardnerMD]

Lecture handout is available for free download here: kikoxp.com/posts/6004. See also this short video about how a tissue biopsy gets turned into a glass slide so a pathologist can examine it and make a diagnosis: kikoxp.com/posts/4442. A complete organized library of all my videos, digital slides, pics, & sample pathology reports is available here: kikoxp.com/posts/5084 (dermpath) & kikoxp.com/posts/5083 (bone/soft tissue sarcoma pathology).

[@UTubeQu1che551]

Very informative. Great explanation of nomenclature.

[@paulyoung7561]

This is the video I have been looking for all my life 🙂

[@inercia2002]

Thanks! Learned a lot! I am confused about my own diagnosis though. I have epitheliod uterine leiomyosarcoma- so would this mean my cancer originated at the skin lining of my smooth muscle tissue of my uterus? Im not sure how the epitheliod adjective changes anything with my diagnosis.

[@mercy9386]

I absolutely loved this lecture

[@Sanshaino]

Fantastic - it's like you read my mind

[@Graciela.Feb28th]

I am 54, the pain in my left proximal femur is unbearable and disabling. I had 3 biopsies (1 open biopsy) and more than 15 scans showing Fibrous Dysplasia unicameral. The last biopsy showed 0! It says to repeat it! I think they don't go deep enough. My surgeons for the last 12 months, at the sarcoma centre in a hospital in Melbourne Australia refered me to a new orthopaedic surgeon specializing on bone tumors. I walk with a crutch and I've been told they have never seen a case like mine. Probably surgery next. Thank you ❤

[@masudanasir1617]

Be strong dear, I pray the outcome will be good, wish you safe recovery.

[@alkaajani1083]

I liked the pictures of your daughter...and obviously your content

[@healthhangoutwithdrada2852]

Thanks for your lectures

[@ermalabarosa3175]

How is myxiod liposarcoma treated?

[@wasimjamali2380]

Informative

[@nasruddinkhan2489]

Very informative indeed

[@Eli-up3ib]

I respect if you dont want to respond but can i ask, it it possible to miss sarcoma on an ultrasound? I had what started as a small lump on my leg, over 5 months it has changed drastically and now covers 2/3rds of my inner calf. I had an ultrasound and apparently its normal and my doctor wont do anything further and told me to ask my rheum if it was something caused by my connective tissue disorder. Im worried sick because this started as a small quarter sized lump and has grown so much. All I've read seems to connect but i feel so lost on what to do

[@TheNobleRot1]

get a second opinion!

[@Eli-up3ib]

@@TheNobleRot1 I definitely will! I have an appointment arranged with one of the head practitioners in my drs office to express my concerns so I'm hoping she takes it more seriously when I see her

[@JMGardnerMD]

Yes sarcoma can certainly be missed on ultrasound. And even sometimes on more advanced imaging like CT and MRI (although those are much better usually). If you have a mass that keeps growing, please seek a second opinion. An orthopedic oncologist is a type of orthopedic surgeon who specializes in treating sarcoma and other soft tissue and bone tumors. If you can find one in your area, that would be a good doctor to see for further work up. Best wishes for health and healing.

[@Eli-up3ib]

@@JMGardnerMD This is so informative. Thank you so much! I'm definitely going to seek out a second opinion and look into the oncologist for further assistance. Thank you for taking the time to respond, it's deeply appreciated 🙏🙏

[@shahzadqureshi8678]

@Jerad Gardner i need your help my mother is diagnosed with sarcoma but my doctors are not enough knowledge about it can you do something please

[@JMGardnerMD]

I’m so sorry to hear that. I only diagnose sarcoma but I do not treat it. What type of sarcoma does she have? Is there a major cancer center you can go to near your area?