How long can you live with spindle cell carcinoma?
Spindle cell carcinoma generally exhibits a worse prognosis than conventional squamous cell carcinoma. Although reported survival rates vary, one recent study based on epidemiologic data from the United States reported 5-year disease-specific survival of 39% for spindle cell carcinoma of the oral cavity.
Is spindle cell carcinoma serious?
Background. Spindle cell carcinoma (SCC) is a highly malignant pulmonary sarcomatoid carcinoma. There is no standard treatment for this disease, though chemotherapy, surgery and radiation therapy may be considered.
What is the survival rate for spindle cell sarcoma?
The relative 5-year survival rates were 84% for those aged 20 to 49 years and 48% for those 50 to 69 years. Those older than 70 years had a 2-year relative survival rate of only 30%.
How aggressive is spindle cell carcinoma?
Spindle cell carcinoma (SpCC) is an uncommon aggressive biphasic malignancy that has the propensity to manifest itself in the upper aerodigestive tract, including the oral mucosa.
Does spindle cell carcinoma spread?
As with all cancers, spindle cell sarcoma can spread (metastasise) to other parts of the body. We will check for this very quickly after your diagnosis by taking CT or PET CT scans.
How bad is spindle cell sarcoma?
The American Cancer Society reports that about 13,000 new cases of soft-tissue sarcoma will be diagnosed in 2018. The Cunningham family, son Tristin, Sherie, JC and daughter Dara. Sarcomas can be quite serious. They can cause loss of a leg or arm, and have about a 30 percent mortality rate in advanced stages.
What causes spindle cell tumors?
Spindle cell sarcoma can develop for a variety of reasons, including genetic predisposition but it also may be caused by a combination of other factors including injury and inflammation in patients that are already thought to be predisposed to such tumors.
What causes spindle cell carcinoma?
Siegel says the cause of spindle cell sarcoma is unknown. There is a genetic predisposition; however, it is not commonly thought to be hereditary. Some rare, inherited genetic conditions are considered risk factors for soft-tissue sarcoma.
Can spindle cell sarcoma be cured?
A sarcoma is considered stage IV when it has spread to distant parts of the body. Stage IV sarcomas are rarely curable. But some patients may be cured if the main (primary) tumor and all of the areas of cancer spread (metastases) can be removed by surgery. The best success rate is when it has spread only to the lungs.
How are spindle cell tumors treated?
The usual treatment for spindle cell sarcoma is surgery to remove the tumour. Chemotherapy can be used in certain situations and we will discuss this with you we feel this is a suitable option.