What is malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
A malignant fibrous histiocytoma is a type of cancerous tumor that can start in the soft tissue or bone. It is a painless swollen mass that can appear anywhere in the body. Pain may occur if the mass is pressing on nerves, muscle, or a bodily organ.
How do members experience malignant fibrous histiocytoma?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with malignant fibrous histiocytoma*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for malignant fibrous histiocytoma*
Who has malignant fibrous histiocytoma on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 6 | |
| 70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 5 | |
| Female | 5 |