Metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma treatment in Israel
The Advantages of Targeted Therapy for Metastatic Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment in Israel
Learn more about the advanced procedures available for metastatic rhabdomyosarcoma treatment in Israel.
Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a relatively rare type of soft tissue cancer that usually forms in skeletal muscle tissue or sometimes hollow organs such as the bladder or uterus. A mutation in cells called rhabdomyoblasts, which normally develop into skeletal muscles, can result in the creation of RMS cells. The mutation causes these cells to multiply quickly and to go on living when healthy cells would normally die. The result is a mass (tumor) of malignant cells that can invade and destroy healthy body tissue. While rhabdomyosarcoma is more common in children and teens, it can also occur in adults, who are more likely to have faster-growing and metastatic RMS.

Types of rhabdomyosarcoma:
Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS)
the most common type in young children that tends to occur in the head and neck area, bladder, vagina, or in or around the prostate and testicles.
Alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS)
the most common type in older children, which is usually faster growing than ERMS, and tends to occur in the large muscles of the arms, legs, and trunk. Cases of metastatic alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma are more common compared to ERMS.
Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma
pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma, also known as anaplastic rhabdomyosarcoma, is an uncommon but most aggressive type of rhabdomyosarcoma that usually occurs in adults and is often discovered in the extremities. Pleomorphic rhabdomyosarcoma is often metastatic.

Reasons to Seek Metastatic Rhabdomyosarcoma Treatment in Israel
Quality of Care:
Israeli physicians are exceptionally well-trained and often spend even more time on their medical education than American doctors. Also, you can be assured of high standards and strict safety regulations if you choose a hospital accredited by a trustworthy authority.
Cost:
In many countries, healthcare costs can be exorbitant. Without insurance, the costs of cancer treatment can be crippling. Prices are much lower in Israel, averaging 30-80% less than in the US, for example. That said, you’re not trading affordability for quality, since Israeli specialists, medical institutions, equipment, and procedures are among the most advanced in the world.
Advanced Treatment:
Medical institutions in Israel and the US often collaborate in advanced cancer research, developing new and effective treatments against the disease, yet Israel has fewer constraints than the US when it comes to adopting novel treatments. Israeli clinical trials still adhere to the highest standards of safety, but innovative treatments are generally made available to patients sooner than in the US

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