Options For Treating Rhabdomyosarcoma

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a procedure that attacks cancer through the use of medications. The medication either stops the cancer cells from dividing or kills them entirely. Chemotherapy can be taken orally or injected into a muscle or vein, causing the medication to enter the patient's bloodstream and attack cancer cells through the entire body. It differs from radiation therapy in that it fights cancer in the entire body rather than one localized area. There is the possibility of regional chemotherapy treatments by having the medication placed directly into an affected organ, cavity, or spinal fluid. It's common for these treatments to be done before an operation to ensure as much healthy tissue is saved as possible. Regardless of the circumstances, it's highly recommended that every child with rhabdomyosarcoma receive system-wide chemotherapy to help keep cancer from recurring. The exact medication, number of treatments, and dosage will vary depending on the particular case.

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