India, Aug. 14 -- Sarcoma is rare, and its early signs are often easy to explain away. These cancers begin in bone or soft tissues such as muscle, fat, nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue.

Bone sarcomas include osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma and chondrosarcoma, while soft-tissue sarcomas include rhabdomyosarcoma, synovial sarcoma, liposarcoma and leiomyosarcoma, among many subtypes.

There are a number of myths surrounding cancer that often leave the people diagnosed with the disorder and their family members confused. In an interaction with HT Lifestyle, Dr Liza Bulsara debunked four such popular myths.

Fact: Early soft-tissue sarcoma often presents as a painless mass, warned Dr Bulsara. A lump that is growing, deep or persistent ...