Going to a regular doctor’s appointment for a check-up can be beneficial. Although not all lumps or abnormal bumps are dangerous, it’s important to know as early as possible. Sarcoma is one type of cancer that hides deep beneath the surface of the tissue. Most cases are misdiagnosed or not found in time so it’s important to be able to rely on a top cancer center like Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center for diagnosis and care.

Unfortunately, there is as of yet no clear understanding as to why patients develop sarcoma. Genetics may be a possibility as cancer often trends with other health issues through heredity, while other health officials suggest people can develop sarcoma through exposure to foreign chemicals.

Philly Fights Cancer is the largest fundraiser that raises funds for Penn Medicine Abramson Cancer Center, one of the largest and highest-ranked cancer centers in the nation. They are one of only 10 cancer centers in the U.S. that are members of the Sarcoma Alliance for Collaboration through Research (SARC). To find out more information, go to Penn Medicine Sarcoma Care Program.