Local Control for Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Extremities: Is Radiotherapy Always Required After Adequate Surgical Resection? A CanSaRCC Study
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This study examines whether radiotherapy can be safely omitted after adequate surgical resection in pediatric extremity rhabdomyosarcoma, challenging standard multimodal protocols. The research addresses critical concerns about long-term RT complications in growing children, including growth delay and secondary malignancies.
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- Radiotherapy may be omitted after adequate surgical resection in select pediatric extremity rhabdomyosarcoma cases.
- RT to extremities in children causes growth delay, contracture, arthritis, and secondary malignancy risk.
- FOXO1-fusion status typically indicates need for RT, but surgical adequacy may modify this requirement.
- Multi-institutional data from 10 patients supports feasibility of RT-sparing approach in extremity RMS.
- Local control strategies should balance oncologic outcomes with long-term functional morbidity in pediatric patients.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Local Control for Pediatric Rhabdomyosarcoma of the Extremities: Is Radiotherapy Always Required After Adequate Surgical Resection? A CanSaRCC Study. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-01-08. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9614?via_space=staycurrentmd
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