alveolar rhabdosarcoma

Meaning

A rare, aggressive type of cancer that develops in soft tissues, most commonly in the muscles, characterized by cells that resemble the microscopic air sacs in the lungs.

Examples

• The oncology team discussed the most effective chemotherapy regimen for the patient diagnosed with alveolar rhabdosarcoma.
• Clinical trials are currently investigating targeted therapies to improve survival rates for children with alveolar rhabdosarcoma.