Rhabdomyosarcoma
Beat Cancer. Grow Hair. Live My Dreams.
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Pictured: Isabella | Neuroblastoma | 2005-2012
Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancer that arises from cells that normally develop into muscle cells. Rhabdomyosarcoma begins when a change or mutation occurs in one of these young cells, called a rhabdomyoblast, allowing the cell to grow uncontrollably and form a cancerous tumor. Almost two-thirds of children with rhabdomyosarcoma are under the age of 10 and this type of cancer may arise virtually anywhere in the body, but some of the most common sites for this tumor are:
Cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among U.S. children.
The Isabella Santos Foundation (ISF) is committed to improving rare pediatric cancer treatment options in an effort to increase the survival rates of kids with cancer so they can live their dreams. Our partnership with Levine Children’s Hospital funds The Isabella Santos Foundation Rare & Solid Tumor Program to provide the most comprehensive care and treatments for pediatric cancer in our community and across the globe. This clinic will offer the most advanced clinical treatments, including precision medicine and novel clinical trials, to bring forward the newest therapies and improve outcomes in childhood cancer.