A 36-year-old member asked:
Is there any possible treatment for leiomyosarcoma?
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Dr. Christian Schultheisanswered
Hematology and Oncology 26 years experience
Yea: If resectable, then remove it. If a large size, consider postoperative radiation and chemotherapy to reduce the risk of recurrence. If metastatic, there are several chemo drugs which can shrink the tumors. Hope this helps.
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