Liposarcoma: Types, Symptoms, and Causes

Symptoms

You might not notice any symptoms in the early stages of liposarcoma. The cancer may not cause any problems until the tumor grows large enough to press on nearby parts of your body and starts to cause pain.

One telltale sign of a liposarcoma is a lump under your skin that gets larger over time. The area around the lump may be swollen and painful.

Some other symptoms you might get are:

• Fever
• Chills
• Tiredness
• Weight loss
• Night sweats

When the cancer is in your arm or leg, you might notice problems like:

• Pain
• Swelling
• Weakness in the arm or leg

When the cancer is in your belly, you may have:

• Pain in your belly or side
• Swelling
• A feeling of fullness soon after you eat
• Constipation
• Poop that looks bloody or black like tar
• Blood in your vomit

A new or growing lump, with or without these other symptoms, is a sign that you should see a doctor.