Leiomyosarcoma (patient information)
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What is leiomyosarcoma?
Leiomyosarcoma is a kind of soft tissue sarcomas in internal organs which originates from smooth muscle cells. It may arise anywhere in the body, but is most common in the uterus, stomache, or intestines. Usual symptoms include a new lump or a lump that is growing anywhere on your body, abdominal pain that is getting worse, blood in your stool or vomit, and black, tarry stools. Treatments invlove surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or a combination. The prognosis of leiomyosarcoma is poor.
How do I know if I have leiomyosarcoma and what are the symptoms of leiomyosarcoma?
Who is at risk for leiomyosarcoma?
How to know you have leiomyosarcoma?
When to seek urgent medical care?
Treatment options
Diseases with similar symptoms
Where to find medical care for leiomyosarcoma?
Directions to Hospitals Treating leiomyosarcoma
Prevention of leiomyosarcoma
What to expect (Outook/Prognosis)?
Copyleft Sources
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/soft-tissue-sarcoma
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Sites-Types/soft-tissue-sarcoma