Is there any latest method or any alternative method in the treatment of rhabdomyosarcoma?

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My son who is 6 yrs old has rhabdomyosarcoma. he has had chemo therapy and radiation. Is there any other mode of treatment any alternative modes etc please let me know
dr dennis

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Surgery to remove the tumor is often difficult or impossible because the tumor is usually embedded deep within the tissue, leaving it difficult to reach. If a tumor presents itself in the extremities, amputation is often necessary to improve survival.
If there is no evidence of metastasis, surgery combined with chemotherapy and radiation offer the best prognosis. Patients whose tumors have metastisized have a poor chance for long-term survival. In patients who began treatment before metastasis, the prognosis is better, although the disease has a five-year survival rate of 25% to 90% depending upon the stage at diagnosis and other factors.

I am sorry, but I am not aware of any. Have you tried St Jude in Memphis?

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