PAX3

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma

Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer made up of immature muscle cells. Most alveolar rhabdomyosarcomas contain a genetic change involving the FOXO1 gene. Most tumours start in the arms or legs, but other common sites include the head and neck, spine, and perineum. This aggressive type of cancer frequently spreads to lymph nodes and …
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Rhabdomyosarcoma

Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer that develops from skeletal muscle tissue, the muscle responsible for voluntary movements like walking or lifting objects. This cancer most commonly affects children, but it can also be found in adults. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur almost anywhere in the body, but it most frequently arises in areas such as the …
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