Surviving childhood cancer Aug 30, 2008
I was 2 years old when I was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a highly malignant form of cancer. I was lucky though. (Bethel Beacon, CT)
Stem Cell Indicator For Bowel Cancer Should Lead To Better Survival Rates Aug 21, 2008
20, 2008) Stem cell scientists have developed a more accurate way of identifying aggressive forms of bowel cancer, which should eventually lead to better treatment and survival rates. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK.. (Science Daily)
More Than 400-mile Victory Walk to Conclude Aug. 14, at Campus Martius Aug 14, 2008
Shearon saw his mom battle breast cancer and he himself was only 12 years old when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that formed in the soft tissue and muscle of his shoulder. He underwent extensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments. (PR Newswire)
Immunotherapy Boosts Treatment of Kids' High-Risk Sarcomas Aug 4, 2008
The study of 52 patients with recurrent and/or metastatic Ewing's sarcoma or alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma also found that those who received immunotherapy had better-than-normal survival. Patients who received immunotherapy had a 43 percent five-year overall survival, compared to 31 percent for those who didn't receive immunotherapy. (Health-Finder)
Boey’s dream becomes a reality Aug 1, 2008
Everyone involved in what became a community project had hoped the house would help Boey with her second battle against rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare, aggressive childhood cancer that is fast-growing and occurs in soft muscle tissues. Wyden became involved with the legislation after Boey contacted him and promised that he would be her hero if the act was passed. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Immunotherapy in high-risk pediatric sarcomas shows promising response Aug 1, 2008
Researchers also found that survival in these patients was at the higher end of what is generally seen with recurrent and/or metastatic Ewing's sarcoma (ESFT) or alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (AR) the two sarcomas tested in this single arm study. The 22 enrolled patients who did not receive immunotherapy had a 31 percent five-year overall survival, compared to 43 percent five-year survival in 30 patients who ultimately received the novel immunotherapy. (EurekAlert!)
Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Announces 2008 Second Quarter Results Jul 30, 2008
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Oncolytics Biotech Inc. as at and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, and should also be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MDntained in our annual... (PR Newswire)
Targeted Treatment Gives New Hope to Cancer Patients Jul 8, 2008
Kaylee has what's called rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that started in her jaw and was pushing up into her brain. Kaylee was only 5-years old when doctors discovered the malignant growth. (W-USA News, DC)
Two Eldorado children, two rare medical issues Jul 2, 2008
Oncologists have diagnosed Bruce, 2, with a form of cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, which is a form of cancer affecting the soft tissue. The cancer is in his arm and has infected his lymph nodes, though it has not reached the bone marrow. (Harrisburg Daily Register, IL)
Hyundai Motor America and Its Dealers Launch National Hope on Wheels Tour to Support Pediatric Cancer Research Jun 26, 2008
Sammy, a brave ten-year-old from Yorba Linda, California, was diagnosed with a soft tissue tumor called Rhabdomyosarcoma nearly two years ago. Throughout her treatment, Sammy's strength and positive attitude never wavered, and now that she is in remission, she is dedicated to helping other children battling cancer. (PR Newswire)
Winchester runner goes the distance to fight pediatric cancer Apr 18, 2008
She runs for her son Shane, diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma of the bladder at six months old. After 43 weeks of chemotherapy, a seven-hour tumor resection surgery and 23 days of proton radiation, Shane currently shows no evidence of the disease at 20 months old. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Rutgers women know their brightest star won't be on the court today ... but her inspiration will be Mar 31, 2008
When rhabdomyosarcoma ravaged her body, Kiersten pushed sadness to the margin and inspired the Rutgers women's basketball team with a will stronger than oak. For years, she attended games when she was so sick she could barely walk. (NJ.com -- Sports)
Cowell becomes 'guardian angel Mar 20, 2008
" In January, Madelaine was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer, after her parents found a cyst inside her nose. The cancer has since spread to the left side of her face, and Amy and Randy have to travel 100 miles to Saint Mary's Hospital in Minnesota each day for Madeleine to receive chemotherapy treatment. It was recently revealed Cowell - who is believed to be worth $200 million - will leave $180 million to charity in his will. The 48-year-old star,... (Sydney Morning Herald)
'Annie' to perform early, before starting treatment for cancer Feb 13, 2008
Last year, she went through treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, a soft-tissue tumor, that showed up in her ear. Chemotherapy stopped in January last year. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Going For The Jugular In Melanoma Feb 1, 2008
(May 17, 2007) Scientists have identified the cancer stem cell for rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft-tissue sarcoma of childhood. First they developed an animal model to identify and test therapeutic targets. (Science Daily)
Pride Fest finds new home Jan 23, 2008
They became involved with St. Baldrick s after their daughter, Ciara, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma just before turning 2. She endured 48 weeks of chemotherapy and is now a happy, healthy 8-year-old. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Sick and hip: Illness attitudes open up, from sloganed T's to flaming slings Jan 23, 2008
Taylor Dettore was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2006 and underwent 18 months of chemotherapy. During her treatment, Dettore did things like paint her head and draw a smile on her distended belly to stay positive. (Missoulian, MT)
Novel anticancer strategy moves from laboratory to clinic Jan 4, 2008
" The intercept point concept of drug development was featured in a December 2007 review in Nature Clinical Practice Neurology by the Durden laboratory. Scientists have found genes that encode the PI-3 kinases to be mutated in a large number of tumor types, putting them in overdrive. In addition, a single enzyme that opposes PI-3 kinases, called the PTEN phosphatase, is inactivated in a large fraction of human prostate, brain, endometrial and breast cancers--between 20 and 50 percent depending... (EurekAlert!)
Boey loses her battle Dec 31, 2007
Born on May 20, 1999, Boey was diagnosed in January 2006 with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that causes brain tumors. Boey is survived by her parents, Rob and Rachel Byers, and two brothers, Chris and Joe. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
'Supporting' cast of 'Guys and Dolls' Nov 17, 2007
Kayla was diagnosed on Sept. 6 with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a condition in which the cancer cells form little hollow spaces, or alveoli, in the skeletal muscle of soft tissues. She hasn't been able to attend school. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Ways To Teach Approved Drugs New Tricks: How To Combat Cancer Oct 30, 2007
Researchers at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, have discovered that an engineered antibody, in combination with rapamycin, may offer treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma, osteosarcoma, and Ewing's' sarcoma -- three rare childhood cancers ... Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare disease that primarily affects children between the ages of one and five, but which can also strikes adolescents. (Science Daily)
Reality sets in Sep 9, 2007
Others remain, however, and doctors have said only 10 percent of children with recurring rhabdomyosarcoma, the kind of cancer Boey has, survive longer than five years. Such statements anger Rachel. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Experimental drug kills brain tumor stem cells Aug 31, 2007
Along with childhood brain cancers, cyclopamine has shown early promise in treating skin cancer; rhabdomyosarcoma, a muscle tumor; and multiple myeloma, a cancer of the white blood cells in bone marrow. "What excites me is that we have taken things we learned about Hedgehog signaling in these relatively rare childhood brain tumors and translated them into an even more aggressive adult tumor," Eberhart said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Young blogger loses battle with cancer Aug 22, 2007
Had battled alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma since 2005 ... He launched his blog in 2005 simply welcoming new readers and telling them he'd been stricken by a pediatric cancer called alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that strangles the muscle tissues ... He declared that perhaps he'd been put on Earth to show people how to die of rhabdomyosarcoma with grace. (CNN -- Health)
Softball tournament to benefit infant with cancer Aug 10, 2007
Wesoloskie said his niece Charlotte was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in May, just after she turned 3 weeks old ... Rhabdomyosarcoma is a cancerous tumor that originates in the soft tissues of the body, particularly in the skeletal muscles that attach to bone and help the body to move, the Web site says. (Journal Inquirer, CT)
Corvallis Cancer 'Warrior Princess' Chosen for ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Jul 9, 2007
Boey, was diagnosed with a very rare, aggressive childhood cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma, which has a 70% survival rate. This loving, spirited family refused to be defeated by the disease and banded together to help Boey in the fight for her life. (PR Newswire)
Running out of time Jun 29, 2007
" People with temporary insurance account for less than 1 percent of the overall individual-policy market, said Bob Hurley, senior vice president of carrier relations for eHealth, an online seller of health insurance in Mountain View. Individual coverage represents just 10 percent of the health insurance market. Most people are covered through a job or a government program. Campbell purchased a short-term policy through Blue Cross of California in March 2006 while she was working as a contract... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Park shows Pender pride Jun 27, 2007
His illness -- rhabdomyosarcoma -- is a cancer in which malignant tumors surface in smooth muscle. David battled his disease for six years, playing through the pain. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Getting to good Jun 21, 2007
Only 6 years old, Leea has Rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer of the soft tissues in a type of muscle called striated muscle. Rhabdomyosarcoma can occur anywhere in the body. (Crystal River Citrus County Chronicle, FL)
Pediatric Cancer Stem Cell Identified: Understanding The Origin Of ERMS May 18, 2007
As published in the June 1 issue of Genes & Development, Dr. Leonard Zon (Children's Hospital Boston) and colleagues have identified the cancer stem cell for rhabdomyosarcoma, the most common soft-tissue sarcoma of childhood ... Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is an aggressive cancer that arises from a primitive skeletal muscle cell called a "rhabdomyoblast" ... Depending upon on the histology of the cancerous cells, there are several different subtypes of RMS. Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is the... (Science Daily)
Teen cancer patient's blog celebrates life May 10, 2007
Teen cancer patient's upbeat, introspective blog attracts thousands of viewers Miles Levin has alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer Levin scheduled to graduate from high school in June ... So Levin, all striped pajamas and socks with treads, settled down in a recliner one day and declared that perhaps he was put on Earth "to get Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Why? So that I could show the world how to have stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. Or rather how to handle what is... (CNN)
Childhood Sarcoma Increases Risk Of Blood Clots, Researchers Find Apr 19, 2007
Sarcomas account for 15 to 20 percent of pediatric cancers and include rhabdomyosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma, and osteosarcoma. Approximately two-thirds of these cases can be cured. (Science Daily)
Fearing Son's Suffering, Mother Blocks Chemo Apr 13, 2007
" In February, doctors found a potato-sized tumor on Daniel's left testicle. Within weeks, they removed the lump and operated on his stomach to test his lymph nodes. Doctors diagnosed Daniel with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a fast-spreading cancer that grows in muscle tissue. Daniel felt better after a month in the hospital, but doctors wanted to make sure he was cancer-free; so they ordered radiation and chemotherapy. No way, his mother said. Wednesday, a Pasco County judge intervened, ordering Esteras... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Party put cancer on the run for family Saturday Feb 12, 2007
Two years prior to that, Marianna was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous soft tissue tumor that almost always strikes children ... Rhabdomyosarcoma is so rare in adults that it took Mayo Clinic a month to diagnose it. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
‘Living Strong for Lance' benefit Feb. 24 Jan 25, 2007
But the lump continued to grow, and to the family's horror, it turned out to be a rare childhood cancer called orbital embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma. Lance, then six years old, bravely went through six months of weekly chemotherapy treatments at UW Madison and at the Beck Cancer Center in Rhinelander, and five weeks of radiation therapy at a special facility in Boston, Massachusetts. (Forest Republican, WI)
Cancer survivor: A Valentine's Day to forget Jan 12, 2007
He said that I had embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma -- rhabdo for short -- a fast growing, highly malignant tumor usually found in young children in their head, neck, hands or feet. Mine was the first reported case of rhabdo arising from the ureter, the tube connecting the kidney and bladder. (CNN)
Study examines risk of soft tissue sarcomas in hereditary retinoblastoma survivors Jan 3, 2007
Other frequently diagnosed sarcomas were fibrosarcoma (13 patients), malignant fibrous histiocytoma (12), rhabdomyosarcoma (8), and liposarcoma (3). The authors calculated that there was a 184-fold increase in soft-tissue sarcomas among hereditary retinoblastoma survivors compared with the general population and a 390-fold increase in cases of leiomyosarcomas. (EurekAlert!)
Cancer survivors from county celebrate holidays with Santa, CARTI Dec 27, 2006
Carlton Lee, 6, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma in 2005 and received treatment at CARTI-UAMS in Little Rock. He attends kindergarten at Collegeview Elementary and is the son of Terrie and David Lee of Bryant. (Benton Courier, AR)
Phone system bridges language gap Dec 25, 2006
Maurizio has rhabdomyosarcoma, a virulent form of childhood cancer. Candido said she s grateful for Ronald McDonald House and the medical treatment her son is receiving at Yale-New Haven Hospital. (New Haven Register, CT)
Beach house break for David Dec 24, 2006
David, 3, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare, highly malignant tumour in February and has spent the year in and out of hospital. Together with mum Elizabeth, dad Ben and sister Sophia, 20 months, David will spend Christmas in a new, luxury beach house in Forster on the state's North Coast. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Kids track their cancer Dec 4, 2006
For Anna Oviedo of Avondale, the necklace gives her something to look forward to as her daughter, Bryana Marin, 2, is treated for rhabdomyosarcoma, a muscle cancer. Bryana was diagnosed in May, and her cancer should be in remission by February, Oviedo said. (AZCentral -- News)
Mature muscle fibers can revert to become cancerous, researchers find Sep 3, 2006
The researchers focused on alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a subtype of rhabdomyosarcoma, the sixth most common childhood cancer. Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma is an aggressive, often fatal form of cancer that occurs primarily in the trunk, arms and legs of older children or teenagers ... Both gene complexes created fatal conditions similar to alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma. (EurekAlert!)
Colorado State assistant Lubick fighting off cancer Jul 18, 2006
Lubick, whose father, Sonny, is the Rams' head coach, was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma in February ... Rhabdomyosarcoma usually is found in children 10 and younger. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Sports)
WP: Tracing cancers cause Jul 16, 2006
Amanda survived the cancer, called rhabdomyosarcoma, but lost some of her vision ... About 200 cases of rhabdomyosarcoma are diagnosed each year in the United States in children younger than 10. (MSNBC -- Health)
Losing a leg to cancer Jun 24, 2006
I had rhabdomyosarcoma 17 years ago and had my right leg amputated mid-thigh. I subsequently had a recurrence and was amputated through the hip 13 years ago. (BBC News -- UK)
The wry House that Shore built Jun 20, 2006
The next, you're hearing words such as "pheochromocytoma," "rhabdomyosarcoma," "aspergillosis," or "alveolar echinococcosis.". The show routinely infuses obscure conditions into each medical mystery. (Toronto Star -- Arts)
Hope Lodge safe haven for cancer patients May 4, 2006
She was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma cancer which affects the muscle and tissues of the body. Kellen and her parents have been guests of the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge facility in Marshfield since last September. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Getting the patient's mind off medicine at Packard's Children's Hospital Apr 10, 2006
Kristina Shepherd, 20, came his way after self-diagnosing a lump in her left breast that turned out to be alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancer that normally attaches to the bones of kids. Following surgery and radiation, she now comes in for weekly doses of vincristine sulfate, and chemotherapy every three weeks, all applied through a port in her chest. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Singapore to conduct research on childhood cancer Jan 31, 2006
SINGAPORE : The National Cancer Centre will conduct research into a childhood cancer called rhabdomyosarcoma. This five-year project is believed to be Southeast Asia's first. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
