How can my child manage rhabdomyosarcoma on a daily basis?

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Children with rhabdomyosarcoma should be encouraged to live as normal a life as possible. The most important part of managing rhabdomyosarcoma is getting treatment. This may involve a combination of treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. In general, it is important for your child to maintain good overall health. Children with rhabdomyosarcoma should eat a nutritious diet, get plenty of rest, and stay as active as they can. Since treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma can be scary for children, stress management activities, like play therapy and art therapy, may be very helpful.

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Musculoskeletal Cancers

Cancers of the musculoskeletal system affects our bodys muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, joints and cartilage. For unknown reasons, cells that help us form our muscles, bones and connective tissues become damaged, leading to several cancers of this system, which helps us move our bodies. Many of these diseases are more common in children than adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma (pronounced RAB-doh-MY-oh-sar-KOH-muh) causes cancerous tumors to develop in the head, neck, bladder and reproductive organs. The Ewing Family of Tumors (EFTs) cause rare cancers of the bone and soft tissues found in our arms, legs, head, neck and trunk. The most common type of bone cancer, osteosarcoma weakens the connective tissues and minerals that give our bones strength. Most musculoskeletal cancers are rare but can be difficult to treat. Early detection is key to improving your outcome. See your doctor if you or your child have a lump that grows or does not disappear, find blood in your urine or have bone pain.

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