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Liposarcoma

Liposarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in fat cells, most often in the thigh, the back of the abdomen (retroperitoneum) or the shoulder area. There are several types that grow at different speeds and behave differently. Treatment usually involves surgery, sometimes with radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and new targeted treatments are being studied.

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What is Liposarcoma?

Liposarcoma is a rare cancer that starts in fat cells, most often in the thigh, the back of the abdomen (retroperitoneum) or the shoulder area. There are several types that grow at different speeds and behave differently. Treatment usually involves surgery, sometimes with radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and new targeted treatments are being studied.

How many clinical trials are available for Liposarcoma?

RareWays currently indexes 139 clinical trials for Liposarcoma, of which 27 are actively recruiting. These counts cover indexed trials across countries, not just your country. An Australian site does not necessarily mean that site is recruiting. Check locations, eligibility and current availability with the study team.

Where does the research data for Liposarcoma come from?

RareWays aggregates research from PubMed, Europe PMC, OpenAlex, and ClinicalTrials.gov. Data is refreshed automatically every day. All articles and trials link directly to their original sources.

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