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Living with Breast angiosarcoma

A cancer that starts in the blood vessels of the breast.

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Understanding Breast angiosarcoma

Breast angiosarcoma is a malignant (cancerous) tumor of blood vessel tissue that arises in the breast.

GARD does not list further details for this condition yet.

Signs & symptoms

GARD doesn't list specific symptoms for this condition yet.

Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.

Diagnosis

  1. Talk with your doctor

    Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.

  2. See a specialist

    Your doctor may refer you to a specialist who knows rare conditions.

  3. Ask which tests can help

    Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.

  4. Connect with expert centers

    Sarcoma Foundation of America may keep lists of experts for this condition.

Care & treatment

Care team
A doctor familiar with rare conditions, plus specialists as needed
Expert care
Expert lists: Sarcoma Foundation of America
Treatment
GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
Research
Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.

General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.

Everyday life

Living with a rare condition is easier with support.

  • Connect with Angiosarcoma Awareness Inc. and other patient organizations
  • Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
  • Ask about patient registries that help research
  • Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Bring these questions to your next doctor visit
How will the exact type of tumor be confirmed?
Which specialists should be on my care team?
What treatment options and follow-up do you recommend?

Quick facts

GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.

Also known as: angiosarcoma (disease) of breast; angiosarcoma of breast; angiosarcoma of the breast; breast angiosarcoma (disease); breast hemangiosarcoma; hemangiosarcoma of breast

Patient organizations

Source: NIH GARD · Breast angiosarcomaGARD ID 9974 · GARD page updated September 2026 · Plain-language summary by Know Rare; editorial review pending. General information, not medical advice.

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Explore research for Breast angiosarcoma

Explore actively recruiting Breast angiosarcoma studies with HealthSpark.

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Find actively recruiting studies for Breast angiosarcoma with HealthSpark. Share your city to explore research near you.

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