https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1 Cancer of the voluntary muscles that are controlled for movement. en-us 2019-01-10 15:54:49 UTC 2019-01-17 02:49:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/347164325/d68ec4cfbe206f899de834e1a5346f42/yellow_ribbon_veterans_247023.png superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/319704258 RMS is a rare form of cancer that forms in soft tissues, such as skeletal muscle tissues and hollow organs (bladder, uterus, etc.) and primarily affects children.

It exists in two forms, embryonal and alveolar.]]> 2019-01-11 15:14:51 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/319704258 superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/319707689 Although RMS can arise anywhere in the body, it primarily arises in:
- The Head and Neck
- Urinary system
- Reproductive system
- Arms and Legs

In most cases children with RMS have no family history of cancer. The risk of Embryonal RMS appears to increase in children who have an immediate relative (parent or sibling) with cancer.

In rare cases RMS may be linked with neurofibromatosis.

The cause of RMS is not known, having certain rare inherited syndromes may increase one's risk, such as Li-Fraumeni syndrome. This turns off p53 which causes cells with DNA damage to die. Without proper p53 function damaged cells continue to divide.

RMS cannot be prevented.]]> 2019-01-11 15:21:03 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/319707689 superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321522441 The symptoms of RMS vary depending on what part of the body the cancer is located in.

If cancer is located in the head or neck area, symptoms may include, headache, bulging/swelling of the eyes, bleeding in nose, throat, or ears.

If cancer is found in the urinary and/or reproductive system, symptoms may include trouble urinating or blood in the urine, difficulty with bowel movements, a mass or bleeding in the vagina or rectum. 

If cancer is on a limb symptoms may include a lump in the area, or pain in the affected area.]]> 2019-01-17 02:25:05 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321522441 superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321523731 RMS is typically detected by the affected person first due to pain or abnormalities in their body. It can be further detected by X-Rays or PET scans.

Treatment for RMS starts with surgery to biopsy the tumor, and remove as much of it as possible. After surgery, all patients will receive chemotherapy. More surgery, as well as radiation therapy may be needed.]]> 2019-01-17 02:32:28 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321523731 superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321524485 RMS mostly arises in children. It can occur throughout childhood and/or be present at birth. Soft tissue sarcomas make up approximately 7 to 8 percent of childhood cancer, and RMS is the most common type of soft tissue sarcoma in children. Approximately 2/3 of RMS cases are in children under 10. Males are affected more often than females, and Caucasians more often than African Americans.]]> 2019-01-17 02:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321524485 superbren2002 https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321525448 “Rhabdomyosarcoma.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 10 Apr. 2018, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rhabdomyosarcoma/symptoms-causes/syc-20390962.

“Rhabdomyosarcoma.” St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, www.stjude.org/disease/rhabdomyosarcoma.html.

“What Causes Rhabdomyosarcoma?” American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org/cancer/rhabdomyosarcoma/causes-risks-prevention/what-causes.html. ]]> 2019-01-17 02:43:14 UTC https://padlet.com/superbren2002/li60iww7dwx1/wish/321525448