Doctors don't know exactly what causes most uterine sarcomas, but certain risk factors have been identified. Research is helping to learn more about this rare disease.
Scientists continue to learn about changes in the DNA of certain genes that help when normal uterine cells develop into sarcomas.
For example,
You can learn more about research being done in What's New in Uterine Sarcoma Research and Treatment?
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