Rhabdomyosarcoma in adults: analysis of treatment modalities in a prospective single-center series

This study reinforced the idea that adherence to the principles of pediatric protocols, improves adult RMS outcomes. However, treating adults with pediatric-type strategy is not enough to achieve the results obta ined in children. Issues in compliance and a more aggressive biology of adult RMS might have a role in the different outcome according to age. Improving the collaboration between pediatric and adult oncologists in promoting specific clinical and biological research is crucial to improve the outcome for this patient population.
Source: Medical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research