Leiomyosarcoma Support & Direct Research Foundation

10/03/2026

Leiomyosarcoma research needs support. 💜

A gift to LMSDR helps fund research to find better treatments. If you can give, you can donate online. You can also ask whether your employer will match your gift.

Visit LMSDR.org/donate to learn more. Please share this post to help others find a way to support LMS research.

https://www.lmsdr.org/donate

10/01/2026

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09/29/2026

A leiomyosarcoma diagnosis can bring more questions than answers. Where do you start?

LMSDR recommends consulting a sarcoma specialist before making treatment decisions and keeping copies of your pathology reports, scans, and other medical records. Support and reliable information can help you prepare for the conversations ahead. 💜

➡️ Find more guidance in the leiomyosarcoma FAQ https://www.lmsdr.org/leiomyosarcoma-faq

09/20/2026

Leiomyosarcoma (LMS) begins when gene mutations occur in the DNA of a single smooth muscle cell, causing that cell to multiply and form a tumor.

But what causes that initial mutation? At this time, we don’t know. More research is needed to better understand why LMS develops and what factors may play a role.

Knowledge and research are important steps toward better answers for the LMS community. 💜

❓ Have more questions? Visit LMSDR.org and read our leiomyosarcoma FAQ:
https://www.lmsdr.org/leiomyosarcoma-faq

09/15/2026

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09/13/2026

What is leiomyosarcoma (LMS)?

Leiomyosarcoma is an uncommon cancer that develops from smooth muscle cells—the involuntary muscles found throughout the body. It most often occurs in areas such as the uterus, extremities, large blood Jo vessels, and retroperitoneum. Because LMS is rare and can behave unpredictably, learning about the disease and connecting with experienced sarcoma specialists can be an important part of navigating a diagnosis.

➡️ Learn more about leiomyosarcoma, including causes, treatment, long-term survival, and finding sarcoma experts: https://www.lmsdr.org/what-is-leiomyosarcoma

09/01/2026

LMSeAlerts Sept. 1, 2026
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You are strong. You are resilient. We know that. But are you also humble? Can you put your pride aside and ask for and accept help?

08/15/2026

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08/03/2026

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08/01/2026

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