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Rhabdomyosarcomas

Rhabdomyosarcomas are cancers that arise from skeletal muscle. Rhabdomyosarcomas most frequently occur in the arms and legs, but can also originate in other areas. This cancer is more common in children than adults.

Specialists at the Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford provide a range of services for children with rhabdomyosarcomas.

Stanford Expertise

Cancer is a serious disease. To get the best treatment, you want a physician who is familiar with your particular type of cancer. Yet, rhabdomyosarcoma is extremely rare.

The Cancer Center is a recognized center of cancer excellence and physicians here treat rhabdomyosarcoma patients and actively research the disease and conduct clinical trials .


Treatment and Diagnosis

Because rhabdomyosarcoma is rare, diagnosis can be difficult and getting an accurate diagnosis is extremely important to receive the most appropriate treatment.

Cancer Center physicians have expertise and the best technology available to diagnose and treat your disease.

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