Which of the following statements regarding rhabdomyosarcoma are true?
A. Surgical resection of the primary tumor results in cure of approximately 80 to 90% of all patients
B. Currently recommended therapy includes complete resection of primary tumors prior to chemotherapy for small noninvasive lesions, or after documented response with more formidable primary tumors
C. Alveolar histology is a favorable prognostic finding
D. Overall survival of all patients is now approximately 50%
Answer:B
Which of the following statements regarding rhabdomyosarcoma are true?
A. Surgical resection of the primary tumor results in cure of approximately 80 to 90% of all patients B. Currently recommended therapy includes complete resection of primary tumors prior to chemotherapy for small noninvasive lesions, or after documented response with more formidable primary tumors C. Alveolar histology is a favorable prognostic finding D. Overall survival of all patients is now approximately 50%