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  1. Rhabdomyosarcoma

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    A malignancy arising from soft tissue that forms the striated muscle. It causes abdominal pain, headache, vaginal and rectal bleeding, and lump in the arm or leg.
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    Urgent medical attention is usually recommended by healthcare providers
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    May be dangerous or life threatening
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several months or years
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    Common for ages 5 and younger
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood for some types
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    What is rhabdomyosarcoma?
    Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer known as soft tissue sarcoma. It develops in your skeletal muscles. Rhabdomyosarcoma mostly affects children and teenagers but can affect adults as well. Each year, between 400 and 500 people in the U.S. receive a diagnosis of rhabdomyosarcoma.

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    What are the signs and symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma?
    More and more people are living for years after a rhabdomyosarcoma diagnosis. Signs and symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma depend on where the cancer starts. For example, if the cancer is in the head or neck area, symptoms may include: Headache. Bleeding in the nose, throat or ears. Tearing, bulging or swelling of the eyes.

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    Where does rhabdomyosarcoma start?
    Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in soft tissue. Soft tissues support and connect organs and other parts of the body. Rhabdomyosarcoma most often starts in muscle tissue. Although rhabdomyosarcoma can start anywhere in the body, it's more likely to start in the: Head and neck area.

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    What are the different types of rhabdomyosarcoma?
    There are several types of rhabdomyosarcomas: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma: This is the most common type of rhabdomyosarcoma. It affects more children than adults. It typically develops in the head and neck, including the membrane that covers your child’s brain, eye socket and other parts of their head and neck.

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