Doctors do not know what exactly causes leiomyosarcoma. Some experts believe genetic mutation to be one of the causes. This genetic mutation causes the cells to divide and grow uncontrollably. These abnormal cells can get migrated to nearby organs and can lead to a form known as metastatic cancer.

What are the chances of getting leiomyosarcoma?

Uterine leiomyosarcoma is an extremely rare form of cancer, estimated to occur in 6 out of every 1,000,000 women in the United States each year. The average age at diagnosis is 51. Uterine leiomyosarcomas account for 1-2 percent of all malignant tumors of the uterus. Leiomyosarcoma is a form of soft tissue sarcoma.

Is leiomyosarcoma curable?

Can leiomyosarcoma be cured? Currently, there is no cure for leiomyosarcoma. The chance for remission is best if the tumor is low grade and is diagnosed at an early stage, but leiomyosarcoma is an aggressive cancer that is often diagnosed at later stages, when it has spread to other parts of the body.