What is Leiomyosarcoma?

A leiomyosarcoma belongs to a group of rare cancers called soft tissue sarcomas. Sarcomas are cancers that develop in the supporting or connective tissues of the body, such as muscle, fat, nerves, blood vessels, bone and cartilage.  Leiomyosarcomas are one of the more common types of sarcoma to occur in adults. They start in smooth muscle tissue.  These tissues are responsible for involuntary movements in the body and are found on the walls of muscular organs such as the heart, stomach and the walls of blood vessels.  This means that leiomyosarcomas can start anywhere in the body. Common places are the walls of the womb (uterus), the limbs and the digestive system, particularly the stomach.

What are the lymph nodes?

The lymph nodes are small, bean-shaped organs of the immune system designed to filter out cell waste and bacteria, and to fight infection in our body. Clusters of lymph nodes are located widely throughout our body in the neck, armpits, abdomen, and groin.

What is lymphoma?

Lymphoma is cancer that begins in the cells of lymph nodes. This cancer is caused when your white blood cells work erratically and do not form, divide, or multiply normally. This results in useless cells which collect in the lymph nodes and grow into tumors.

General information about the lungs

The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. These organs are sponge-like, cone-shaped, and are located in the chest cavity. The purpose of the lungs are to provide oxygen to the body and to remove carbon dioxide from it.

What is lung cancer?

Lung cancer is a form of cancer that begins with malignant cell growth in the tissues of the lung. Common causes of lung cancer include long term exposure to tobacco smoke, including second hand smoke, asbestos exposure, and air pollution.

What is the liver?

The liver is a large organ located in the upper area of your abdomen just under the right rib. The purpose of the liver is to aid in digestion, help filter and remove toxins from your blood, and destroy blood cells that have been used up.

What is liver cancer?

Liver cancer is a malignant disease which forms in the tissues of the liver. A few factors which can increase your chance of developing liver cancer are male gender, diabetes, and obesity.

Signs and symptoms of liver cancer