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Overall awareness was modest, but higher among healthcare practitioners with prior sarcoma exposure, oncology-focused training, longer experience, or heavier patient loads; female practitioners and oncology nurses also scored higher. Confidence in identifying red-flag symptoms was strongly linked to familiarity with guideline-based practice. Despite these strengths, notable gaps persisted across specialties and training levels, indicating that exposure alone is insufficient. 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