What is epithelioid sarcoma?

Epitheloid sarcoma is a rare type of soft tissue sarcoma that often involves the upper extremities. Initially, it often feels like a hard lump. This type of sarcoma is known for distant metastases. Treatment most often includes surgical removal, occasionally amputation.

How do members experience epithelioid sarcoma?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with epithelioid sarcoma*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for epithelioid sarcoma*

Who has epithelioid sarcoma on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 3
30s 1
40s 2
50s 1
60s 1
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 6
Female 7