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SUBMITTER: Gartrell J
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7344174 | biostudies-literature | 2020
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Gartrell Jessica J Pappo Alberto A
F1000Research 20200708
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a high-grade malignant neoplasm, with a morphologic appearance mimicking that of developing skeletal muscle. Over the last 30 years, patient outcomes have improved with the incorporation of multimodal therapies, including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and surgery. The overall cure rates exceed 70%, with patients who have low-, intermediate-, and high-risk disease experiencing long-term survival rates of >90%, 70%, and <30%, respectively. Historically, RMS was classif ...[more]