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By Mayo Clinic staffWith soft tissue sarcomas, tumors can grow large, press on normal tissue, and cause soreness or pain. If the sarcoma spreads to other organs, complications include dysfunction of the affected organ, such as shortness of breath if it spreads to your lungs.
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