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Uterine sarcoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in the muscles of the uterus or other tissues that support the uterus. Uterine sarcoma is a very rare form of cancer. Uterine sarcoma may be treated by surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and hormone therapy.¹

Fast Facts:

• --There are four stages of uterine sarcoma¹
• --The cancer may be recurrent in the uterus or in other parts of the body¹
• --Risk factors are past treatment with radiation therapy to the pelvis and treatment with tamoxifen for breast cancer¹

Top Resources on Uterine Sarcomas

• American Cancer Society: Uterine Sarcoma
• Mayo Clinic: Uterine Sarcoma
• Wikipedia: Uterine Sarcoma
• Gynecologic Cancer Foundation: Uterine Sarcoma Cancer
• National Cancer Institute (via WebMD): General Information About Uterine Sarcoma

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GuideWisdom and Fast Facts References

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} National Cancer Institute (via WebMD): Uterine Sarcoma

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