Living with Chondrosarcoma
A cancer of cartilage-forming cells that arises in bone or soft tissue, usually in middle-aged to older adults.
Understanding Chondrosarcoma
It usually affects middle-aged to older adults. The pelvic bones, ribs, shoulder girdle, and long bones are the most common sites. Most chondrosarcomas start on their own, but some develop in an existing benign cartilage growth.
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
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include bone and joint specialists and cancer specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
- 4Connect with expert centers
Sarcoma Foundation of America may keep lists of experts for this condition.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Cancer specialists (oncologists)
- 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 Sarcoma Foundation of America 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
Quick facts
GARD says most chondrosarcomas arise de novo (on their own), but some develop in a preexisting benign cartilage lesion.
Also known as: chondrosarcoma (disease); chondrosarcoma, malignant; chondrosarcoma, somatic; chondrosarcoma, somatic mutation; fibrochondrosarcoma
Patient organizations
- Sarcoma Foundation of AmericaChondrosarcoma · United States
- American Cancer SocietyChondrosarcoma · United States
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