Patient's question:
On October 19, 2018, my son was born, and a malignant tumor about 5 cm in size grew in the left groin area. Next, when we sought surgery at hospitals, they said the child was too young for the procedure. After being transferred to other hospitals, they suggested performing a needle biopsy for pathological speculation. This delay lasted another half month, and the pathological results suggested: embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma, malignant rhabdomyosarcoma, or synovial sarcoma. As the tumor on my child's leg continued to grow, we directly went to the Chinese National Cancer Center to see Director Sun Xiaofei for preparatory chemotherapy. Before chemotherapy, many detailed examinations were conducted, and the current CT report indicates some areas are considered to be diverging. Meanwhile: two more lumps appeared on my son's upper body, and it is unknown if they are related to the divergence. Additionally, a lump under the left shoulder is also growing larger.Doctor's answer:
As you described: A general understanding of the condition has been achieved. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma can recur in multiple parts of the body, such as the limbs, head and neck, trunk, perineum, etc. Tumors in different locations can cause different disturbances to the body, making the condition very complex and the treatment extremely challenging. Before starting treatment, the child should undergo a comprehensive physical examination. Then, based on their specific circumstances, an appropriate treatment plan should be determined to achieve the best possible outcome.