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Stromal sarcomas are a rare form of malignancy that is found in the lining or connecting tissue of the organ.¹ Stromal sarcoma can occur as gastrointestinal stromal sarcoma, endometrial stromal sarcoma and uterine sarcoma. Treatments may include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Fast Facts:

• --Uterine sarcomas represent 2-5% of all uterine malignancies²
• --Gastrointestinal stromal tumors rarely occur; they constitute only approximately 1% of all gastrointestinal malignancies³
• --About 85% of patients diagnosed with uterine sarcoma have symptoms of postmenopausal bleeding or spotting⁴

Top Resources on Stromal Sarcomas

• eMedicine: Intestinal Stromal Tumors
• BringhamRAD: Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
• American Cancer Society: How Is Uterine Sarcoma Diagnosed?
• EndometrialStromaSarcoma.com: Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma Information and Support
• National Cancer Institute (via BCHealthGuide): Uterine Cancer, Sarcoma Treatment

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ Kosmix RightHealth: Sarcoma Definition
2. ↑ BringhamRAD: Endometrial Stromal Sarcoma
3. ↑ eMedicine: Intestinal Stromal Tumors
4. ↑ American Cancer Society: Uterine Sarcoma

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