The most common symptom of synovial sarcoma is a deep-seated swelling or a mass that may be accompanied by pain or tenderness. In a few cases, pain or tenderness is present for several years even though a mass cannot be felt. These cases can be easily mistaken for arthritis, bursitis, or synovitis. Sometimes synovial sarcoma causes other symptoms related to the location of the tumor. The most common treatment for this type of cancer is surgery to remove the entire tumor, nearby muscle, and lymph nodes.
Some patients have radiation, chemotherapy, or a combination of treatment methods.
Synovial sarcoma tends to recur locally and to involve regional lymph nodes. Information specialists translate the latest scientific information into understandable language and respond in English, Spanish, or on TTY equipment. Includes information on understanding trials, deciding whether to participate in trials, finding specific trials, plus research news and other resources. CancerMail Includes NCI information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, and supportive care. CancerFax Includes NCI information about cancer treatment, screening, prevention, and supportive care.