Leiomyosarcoma Guide
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Reviewed By Rita Nanda, M.D.
Definition
A leiomyosarcoma is a rare cancerous tumor of the smooth muscle cells. It is most often found in the uterus or abdomen.
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Encyclopedia: Leiomyosarcoma
Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. Smooth muscle cells make up the involuntary muscles, which are found in most parts of the body: in uterus, stomach and intestines, walls of all blood vessels, and skin. It is therefore possible for leiomyosarcomas to appear at any site in the body. It is however most commonly found in the stomach, small intestine and retroperitoneum. Leiomyosarcoma...
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My mom was recently diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma after a lump in her breast was biopsied....
My mom was recently diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma after a lump in her breast was biopsied....
Leiomyosarcoma [LMS] is a rare cancer..Leiomyosarcoma is a rare soft tissue cancer. The reports I've seen say that it occurs in about 4 out of a million people; about half...
Asked by mylovebay - 27 months ago
does anyone have any recommendations for the treatment of leiomyosarcoma?
The cancer has metastized to my lungs and my oncologist is not proposing any treatment...
The cancer has metastized to my lungs and my oncologist is not proposing any treatment...
Usually the treatment for metastatic leiomyosarcoma(LMS) is chemotherapy, but it could be targeted molecular therapy, antiangiogenesis cocktails, vaccine, or immuno- or viro- therapy. Currently, chemotherapy is the most effective method...
Asked by greynomad - 23 months ago
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