(FDC)

SYMPTOMS

FDC sarcoma has different signs, depending on where it arises in the body. Painless enlargement of a lymph node, commonly in the neck, is the most prevalent sign. Swelling, on the other hand, can happen anywhere throughout the lymphatic system.

Some signs and symptoms could include:

• Sore throat
• Cough
• Tiredness
• Weight loss
• Abdominal pain
• Fever
• Night sweats

DIAGNOSIS

Your doctor may ask about your health history in order to diagnose FDC. You can also be subjected to a number of tests. These include the following:

• Blood tests
• PET scan
• CT scan
• Chest X-ray

The only way to be certain about a diagnosis is to collect a sample of cells from the tumor and examine them under a microscope. FDC can be hard to distinguish from other forms of cancer.

Another test that can help diagnose your condition is immunohistochemical staining. Protein markers are found on cells of FDC. CD23, CD21, and CD35 are three particular proteins. These can be tested by professionals to verify the diagnosis.

TREATMENT

Because FDC sarcoma is so uncommon, treatment standards aren’t as clear as they are for most other malignancies.

The following factors influence your treatment:

• what size the sarcoma is and if it has disseminated to other regions of the body;
• your overall fitness and health; and
• how sarcoma cells vary from healthy cells and how quickly they grow.

Following an operation to remove cancer, you may receive radiotherapy or chemotherapy.

It’s extremely difficult to deal with a rare cancer diagnosis. So, learning more about your disease and how to treat it can be beneficial.