Pelvic radiation improves local control after hysterectomy for uterine leiomyosarcoma: a 20-year experience.

Background: Uterine leiomyosarcoma (LMS) is associated with high rate of recurrence after surgical resection. The role of adjuvant radiation therapy in improving survival in women with uterine LMS is unclear.

Methods: All cases of LMS treated from 1985 to 2005 at 11 regional medical centers were identified.