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'''Leiomyosarcoma''' is a type of [[sarcoma]] which is a [[neoplasm]] of [[smooth muscle]]. (When [[benign]], it is called a [[leiomyoma]].) 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. Leiomyosarcoma is a very rare [[cancer]]. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. | '''Leiomyosarcoma''' is a type of [[sarcoma]] which is a [[neoplasm]] of [[smooth muscle]]. (When [[benign]], it is called a [[leiomyoma]].) 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. Leiomyosarcoma is a very rare [[cancer]]. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas. | ||
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*[http://survivor-support.rare-cancer.org/forum/ Leiomyosarcoma Support Forum & Group] | *[http://survivor-support.rare-cancer.org/forum/ Leiomyosarcoma Support Forum & Group] | ||
* [http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/13242.cfm Sloan Kettering] | * [http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/13242.cfm Sloan Kettering] | ||
* [http://e-cj.home.comcast.net/LMS.html CJ Morgan's Leiomyosarcoma Resource Page] A collection of LMS resources and links to the stories and experiences of other LMS survivors - From the website of a Leiomyosarcoma survivor. | * [http://e-cj.home.comcast.net/LMS.html CJ Morgan's Leiomyosarcoma Resource Page] A collection of LMS resources and links to the stories and experiences of other LMS survivors - From the website of a Leiomyosarcoma survivor. | ||
* [http://mylifewithcancer.com Leiomyosarcoma Web Site and Blog] Sharon Leming chronicles her long battle against leiomyosarcoma and its effects on her life and family. | * [http://mylifewithcancer.com Leiomyosarcoma Web Site and Blog] Sharon Leming chronicles her long battle against leiomyosarcoma and its effects on her life and family. | ||
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Overview
Leiomyosarcoma is a type of sarcoma which is a neoplasm of smooth muscle. (When benign, it is called a leiomyoma.) 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. Leiomyosarcoma is a very rare cancer. It makes up 7% of soft tissue sarcomas.
Pathophysiology
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See also
External links
- Leiomyosarcoma Info Comprehensive reference site.
- Leiomyosarcoma Info UK Mirror Same as Leiomyosarcoma is a Rare Cancer Info site above, but accessible in the UK. Written by a doctor with input from the LMS community, it references medical literature extensively.
- LMSeALERTS Free LMS news bullentin
- Joe Murphy Memorial Fund - Devoted to support research and education about Leiomyosarcoma
- Give Us A Minute - A podcast about Leiomyosarcoma and cancer in general from Joe Murphy Memorial Fund.
- ACOR LMS on-line support group list
- LMSarcoma Yahoo Group
- Leiomyosarcoma Direct Research Foundation
- National Leiomyosarcoma Foundation
- Leiomyosarcoma Support Forum & Group
- Sloan Kettering
- CJ Morgan's Leiomyosarcoma Resource Page A collection of LMS resources and links to the stories and experiences of other LMS survivors - From the website of a Leiomyosarcoma survivor.
- Leiomyosarcoma Web Site and Blog Sharon Leming chronicles her long battle against leiomyosarcoma and its effects on her life and family.