Rhabdomyosarcoma

Your partner in rhabdomyosarcoma care

If your child is diagnosed with cancer, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is here to help.

We provide a level of expertise found only at the top 4 percent of cancer centers across the country designated by the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Massey is the only center in the Richmond area and one of two in Virginia designated by the NCI to lead and shape America’s cancer research efforts.

Massey's care is provided through VCU Health at VCU Medical Center, an award-winning hospital.

Why choose VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for your rhabdomyosarcoma care

In partnership with Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU, the Massey sarcomas team is the only comprehensive diagnostic and treatment team in the Richmond area for these diseases. It is staffed by leading specialists who also conduct research that leads to improved treatments. Your child can see these specialists in one place at one time, eliminating visits to several doctors’ offices and long delays in decisions about their care. By working together and pooling their expertise, sarcoma doctors can make the best decisions and give you the most comprehensive advice and information.

Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your child's cancer care. Choose Massey for your child's cancer care because we are:

Cutting-edge

Our doctors have unparalleled knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating all types of sarcomas. As sub-specialists, they are specifically trained in and dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of sarcomas.

Comprehensive

Massey offers a full range of treatment options and scope of care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, recovery and long-term survivorship. Additionally, your child has access to clinical trials testing new and promising treatments that are only available at National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers like Massey. We also offer comprehensive support services that range from helping minimize symptoms and side effects to helping evaluate and cope with the cognitive, emotional and psychological effects of cancer.

Collaborative

Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors. At Massey, our specialists collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate all aspects and stages of patient care and conveniently provide that care in one location. Massey pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in our region. This approach combines the expertise of many doctors and ensures that your child will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.

Compassionate

Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s cancer care team builds healing relationships with you and your child that help reduce suffering and death from cancer.

Customized

Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to your child.