Overview
Synovial sarcoma (synovial cell sarcoma) is a rare type of cancer that affects soft tissues, like your muscles or ligaments. It’s called synovial sarcoma because these cancer cells resemble the cells in your synovial joints (like your elbows, hips and shoulders).
Synovial sarcoma grows very slowly and may not cause pain. Many times, you won’t have symptoms until the tumor grows large enough to create a lump you can see and/or feel. Some people develop pain or numbness, especially if the tumor presses on nerves as it grows.
Early diagnosis and treatment are helping people with synovial sarcoma live longer, with hope for a cure. But a cancer diagnosis can turn your world upside down. What does this mean? What will my life look like now? If these are questions running through your mind, you’re not alone. Your healthcare team will walk with you every step of the way.
Where does synovial sarcoma form?
This type of cancer can affect several different areas of your body, including your abdomen, arms, feet, legs and lungs.
Synovial sarcoma can also form in joints like your:
- Ankles.
- Elbows.
- Hips.
- Shoulders.
- Wrists.
Very rarely, synovial sarcoma can form in your chest, head or neck.
How common is synovial sarcoma?
Like other soft tissue sarcomas, synovial sarcoma is an uncommon form of cancer. It affects about 1,000 people each year in the U.S. Anyone can get synovial sarcoma, but it’s most common in people assigned male at birth (AMAB) under 30.
Symptoms
When to see a doctor
Complications
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Prevention
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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