Living with Leiomyosarcoma - does anyone else have this rare cancer?

Hi I was diagnosed with Leiomyoma sarcoma back in 2020 a lump found in the back of my leg.after surgery was successfully removed.Last year after a routine x-ray it showed it had spread to my lungs 5 small tumours also had spread to my jaw.i have had 10 rounds of radiotherapy to my jaw and 6 sessions of chemotherapy , which has just been completed.Has anyone else got this rare cancer as I feel quite alone on my journey and it would be nice to chat with someone experiencing the same or similar cancer 

  • I'm sorry to hear you were diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma back in 2020 Hunbun and that an x-ray last year showed that it has spread to your lungs and jaw.

    Living with a rare cancer can be very tough but we are here for you Hunbun and hopefully some of our members who have Leiomyosarcoma or a similar diagnosis will be along soon to offer their support and advice.

    If you have any other questions about your diagnosis, or would just like to talk things through with someone, you're very welcome to give our cancer nurses a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m and they will do all they can to support you.

    I'm not sure from your post if you have heard of the bone and soft tissue cancer charity Sarcoma UK but they have a lot of information about Leiomyosarcoma on their website and will be able to connect you with others who have this diagnosis as well.

    I hope this helps and that being a part of our community will help you feel less alone on this journey.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator