A sarcoma is a rare kind of cancer that destroys healthy bone tissue with a formation of malignant tumour of the bone. It is a cancer of the soft tissue (muscle, fat, nerve, or connective tissue) or bone.
The major types of Sarcoma and Bone Cancer are:

• Chondrosarcomas: Cartilage forming tumours
• Osteosarcomas: Bone forming tumours
• Fibrosarcomas: Fibrogenic Tissue forming tumours

Signs and symptoms of Sarcoma and Bone Cancer are:

• Bone pain
• Fatigue
• A lump in the affected area
• Swelling and tenderness in the affected area
• Weakened bone, leading to fracture
• Unintended weight loss

Doctors conduct many tests to diagnose cancer and ascertain if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. Sarcoma and Bone Cancer is often diagnosed using the following tests:

• Biopsy
• Bone scan
• Computerized tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Positron emission tomography (PET)
• X-ray
• Staging Tests

There are varied treatment options to remove or destroy cancer within the healthy bone tissue and nearby tissues. These may include surgical processes, therapies or a combination of both.

• Surgical Process: A doctor aims to remove the tumour and some of the bone tissue that is in the surrounding areas where the cancer may have spread while preserving the affected limb
• Radiation Therapy: Involves the use of high-energy waves to kill cancer cells
• Chemotherapy: Involves the use of powerful medicines to kill cancer cells
• Targeted Therapy: Targets cancer specific genes, proteins, or the tissue environment that contributes to cancer growth and survival
• Immunotherapy: Involves the use of medicines that prompt the body's immune system or natural defences to destroy cancer

A patient might get Chemotherapy or Targeted Therapy along with surgery or radiation. This approach will help in treating the residual cancer cells, during other forms of treatment.

• Drink plenty of water.
• Individuals need to be aware of their genes for any history of malignant cancer.
• A key to keep a fit body is diet rich in nutrients
• Maintain a healthy weight.
• Be physically more active, exercise for at least 30 minutes daily.
• Keep tobacco off-limit and avoid too much alcohol consumption.

Some of the major factors that lead to Sarcoma and Bone Cancer are:

• Age (children): Osteosarcoma occurs in people between the ages of 10 and 19.
• Age (adults): Chondrosarcoma occurs in older adults and the risk increases with age.
• Family History: People with a family history of sarcoma.
• Other Bone Disorder etc: People with a bone disorder such  Paget's disease.
• Inherited Genetic Syndromes: People with a rare genetic disorder like Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, Retinoblastoma, Gardner Syndrome, or Neurofibromatosis.
• Radiation Exposure: People with  medical history of exposure to radiation for the treatment of cancer.
• Hereditary Retinoblastoma: Children diagnosed with the hereditary form of  a rare eye cancer face an increased risk for the development of sarcomas, both soft tissue (STS) and bone