Question

Differentiate between Carcinomas and sarcomas.

Answer 1

Aspect	Carcinomas	Sarcomas
1. Tissue of origin	Arise from epithelial tissues (lining of body organs, glands, and skin).	Arise from connective or supportive tissues (bone, cartilage, muscles, fat, or blood vessels).
2. Common sites	Skin, lungs, breast, stomach, colon, prostate.	Bones, muscles, tendons, cartilage, and blood vessels.
3. Rate of occurrence	More common type of cancer in humans.	Less common than carcinomas.
4. Rate of growth	Usually slower-growing and spread through lymphatic system.	Often faster-growing and spread through the bloodstream.
5. Example	Lung carcinoma, breast carcinoma, skin carcinoma.	Osteosarcoma (bone), liposarcoma (fat), rhabdomyosarcoma (muscle).