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Also known as: round cell liposarcoma, myxoid/round cell liposarcoma, MRCLS
Like most forms of cancer, myxoid liposarcoma develops due to changes in a cell’s DNA. What specifically causes these changes to occur isn’t clear.
Reviewed by: Maggie Fader, MD
This page was last updated on: November 03, 2023 12:31 PM
Sarcomas are rare kinds of cancers that affect the body’s soft tissues. They are given different names depending on the type of cell or tissue involved including muscles, tendons, bone, fat, etc.
Liposarcoma is a cancer of fat cells. It can occur anywhere in the body, but is commonly found in the abdomen, thigh or shoulder area.
Chemotherapy is a common form of cancer treatment. It refers to drugs that are often used to kill cancer cells and prevent them from coming back.
Radiation therapy is a common form of cancer treatment. It refers to exposing the body to beams of radiation that are used to kill cancer cells and prevent them from coming back.