An effective, dedicated and active patient support group in India to help Sarcoma, Desmoid tumor and GIST patients and caregivers all across the globe.
Desmoid Awareness Fact
In #desmoid Tumor’s, patients taking Sorafenib may get some side effects like
High blood pressure, decrease in appetite, hand foot syndrome, Hair fall, menstrual disturbances in females.
#awareness#desmoidawarenessmonth
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What is “Wait & Watch”?
Also called active surveillance, it means regularly monitoring a #desmoid tumor with check-ups and scans instead of starting treatment immediately.
If it grows or causes significant symptoms, treatment options may be considered.
Organised 300 th support group meeting on last Sunday where Dr Mishel Parikh gave educational session on desmoid tumors in this desmoid tumor awareness month.
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Desmoid awareness fact 9
#Sorafenib can cause rashes on hands.
It is important to show to the treating #sarcomaspecialist and take medication as prescribed by the treating doctor.
#desmoidawarenessmonth
Organising 300 th #desmoid support group meeting and desmoid education program on this Sunday for all newly diagnosed patients. This session will educate patients about what they need to know about desmoid tumors. Dr Mishel Parikh would be the guest speaker
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Desmoid awareness fact 5
Desmoid tumors happen frequently between 15 and 60 years of age.
If diagnosed with desmoid tumors, meet a sarcoma specialist and join support group to connect with other desmoid patients. #desmoidawarenessmonth
Desmoid awareness Fact 4
Desmoid tumors are also known as Fibromatosis.
If you are diagnosed with desmoid tumors, join the support group of @SachinSarcoma to connect with her desmoid patients, learn from their experiences and build companionship.
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This is a complete guide for all the newly diagnosed patients to ask important questions when they meet their sarcoma specialist. This will help patients to understand about their disease and its treatment in a better way.
#sarcoma
#Sarcomas are #rarecancers. Many people come to know about this #cancer either when they are diagnosed with it or when someone in their family or known person is diagnosed with it. Awareness about this cancer is very important.
#sarcomaawarenessmonth
If you notice any lump or bump in the body or notice any swelling, painful or not, abdominal pain, weight loss, chest pain, bone pain. If diagnosed go to #sarcoma specialist for the treatment, get blocks reviewed n join this support group of @SachinSarcoma.
#sarcomaawarenessmonth
Seeing a #GIST specialist can make a meaningful difference in your care. Their expertise can help you explore the best treatment options . Share your story: https://t.co/A4eSInrG8r
#SarcomaAwarenessMonth#YouAreNotAlone#GISTAwareness
DID YOU KNOW ?
#Surgeries in #sarcoma must be done by surgeons who are experts in sarcoma and not by any general surgeons. Right surgery done from right sarcoma specialist at the right time can improve the outcomes.
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🟡 MYTH vs FACT | #SarcomaAwarenessMonth
Myth: If scans suggest sarcoma, a biopsy isn’t needed.
Fact: Scans can suggest—but only a biopsy confirms the diagnosis, identifies the sarcoma subtype, and guides the right treatment.
The right treatment starts with the right diagnosis
Organising 299 th #sarcoma#supportgroup meeting where Dr Bharat Rekhi, Pathologist from Tata memorial mumbai would give educational talk on
The role of pathology in sarcoma.
This session will empower patients to know about why correct diagnosis matters
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