Is imaging enough to diagnose cancerous sarcomas?
Cancerous sarcomas affect one in 23,000 people a year, and while many patients go through imaging such as x-ray, MRI or CT scans to receive a diagnosis, it may not be enough.
Because sarcomas are rare, they are often overlooked or misdiagnosed. This is why biopsies performed by a surgeon or radiologist are necessary to make a clear diagnosis.
The Baltimore Sun highlights the symptoms, risks and chances of survival in the article below:
Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.