Rhabdomyosarcoma is the most common soft tissue sarcoma in children and adolescents. This type of sarcoma grows in the muscles attached to the skeleton.
We spoke with medical oncologist Douglas Harrison, M.D., who treats pediatric cancer patients at MD Anderson Children’s Cancer Hospital, to learn more.
What are common rhabdomyosarcoma symptoms?
Rhabdomyosarcoma symptoms vary depending on the cancer’s location...
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