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A 24-year-old female asked:
I was just told i have stage 4 leiomyosarcoma, 5 year survival is 15%. any ideas on how to tell people? i don't even know how to start a conversation.
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Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Your Oncologist can: In case you have not already seen an oncologist, he/she is the best person to guide you through this journey. You should also consider seeking a sarcoma specialist, if you can travel to a major Cancer center in your city or state. The survival figures you have been given are a best guess and are not of much help to be able to do all that can be and should be done to control your cancer. Good luck
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