A chondrosarcoma is a rare, malignant (cancerous) bone tumor made up of cartilage cells, the firm tissue that protects the ends of bones. These bone sarcomas usually start in the pelvis, chest, arms, or legs. They can grow fairly large—often bigger than 4 centimeters across. Lower grade chondrosarcomas can grow very slowly over many years.

Survival rate for a young sarcoma patient can be varied anywhere from 5-10 years depending on the age of the patient and site of tumor. A 5 year survival rate for a child younger than 15 years is believed to be 76% and that of a 15-19 years aged child is 59%. Patients with localized tumours have 81% of 5 year survival rate and those with a diffused or metastatic tumours has 15% of 5 year survival rate.

Yes, **cricoid cartilage chondrosarcoma** is a rare type of cancer that accounts for **less than 1% of all sarcomas of the body** .It is a type of **chondrosarcoma** that usually begins in the bones, but

Chondrosarcoma is the second most common type of primary bone cancer. A primary bone cancer is one that starts from bone. This is opposed to starting in another organ and then spreading to the bone. This type of cancer rarely affects individuals under age 20. The risk continues to rise until age 75. The incidence between males and females is equal.