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Commonly affecting children and young adults, rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is an uncommon and aggressive form of soft tissue cancer that arises in skeletal muscle cells. Treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) includes radiation therapy to stop recurrence, chemotherapy to reduce or eradicate cancer cells, and surgery to remove the tumor. In certain situations, immunotherapy or targeted therapy may be employed. Rehabilitation and pain management are supportive care that enhances a patient's quality of life.

Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a rare cancer that develops from skeletal muscle cells. Treatment aims to kill cancer cells, stop the disease from spreading to other organs, alleviate symptoms, and maintain normal body function. Remission, decreased return risk, and improved longevity and quality of life are treatment goals, regardless of whether the tumour is contained or has spread, particularly in children and young adults, where RMS is more prevalent.

See a doctor if you experience symptoms like eye bulging or urinary issues, unexplained bleeding from body openings, pain in a particular place, or a quickly increasing lump or swelling. Early diagnosis greatly enhances treatment results. The experienced oncology staff at MediGence can help with timely assessment and individualised treatment.

Imaging tests such as MRIs, CT scans, PET scans, and biopsies confirm the diagnosis and RMS subtype (embryonal, alveolar, or other). Blood tests, lumbar punctures, and bone marrow biopsies are possible further procedures to determine the degree of dissemination. Your care team should be informed of your child's or your complete medical history, prescription drugs, and any lingering health conditions.

Surgery: When possible, the tumour is cut out surgically to achieve full resection while maintaining function.
Chemotherapy: Almost all patients receive chemotherapy, which helps treat microscopic illness, reduce tumour size, and stop its spread.
Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy is used in conjunction with chemotherapy and surgery, particularly in cases where complete surgical removal is not feasible.
Targeted Therapy/Immunotherapy: Immunotherapy or targeted therapy may be applied to relapsed cases or certain genetic subgroups.
Supportive Care: Supportive care includes pain control, nutritional assistance, psychiatric counselling, and infection control.
Follow-up: Routine lab work and scans are required to track recurrence and treatment response.

RMS treatment usually lasts 6 to 12 months, with surgery requiring a short hospital stay and chemotherapy or radiation given over multiple sessions. Long-term recovery and monitoring may continue for several years.

Metastasis or recurrence locally
advanced stages of involvement of the brain, lungs, or bone marrow
Stress on an emotional and psychological level, particularly in young patients
Loss of hair
Low blood counts increase the risk of infection.
Possible long-term impacts on organ function, growth, and fertility

Treatment for RMS can result in long-term remission with a multidisciplinary approach, particularly in localised cases. Surgery removes visible tumours, radiation improves local control, and chemotherapy aids in the management of microscopic disease. Modern methods also seek to reduce long-term side effects and maintain organ function to ensure a higher quality of life after treatment.

The tumour site and level of treatment impact recovery. Wound care, physical therapy, and pain control are all part of post-surgery treatment. Routine monitoring is necessary to control side effects during radiation or chemotherapy. Physical examinations, imaging, and monitoring for late effects, such as hormonal or heart problems, are all part of long-term follow-up.

Alveolar and metastatic types of RMS have worse 5-year survival rates than localised embryonal RMS, which has a 70–90% survival rate. Treatment advancements, particularly in the areas of early detection and specialised care, have greatly enhanced results.

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Bangkok Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

It is recognised for the application of the newest healthcare technology.
Blood analysis center that is not just the best in Thailand but in Asia Pacific as well.
Biomolecule center that is the seed of healthcare equipment for Thailand and overseas.
International affiliations and collaborations with universities and hospitals in Japan and the United States of America.
11 hospitals are recognised as Centers of Excellence.
Known excellence in Trauma, Orthopedics, Cardiovascular, Neurology as well as Cancer Care.
There is a proper streamlined patient services process followed in Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, Bangkok, Thailand.
A well developed research center showcases the intent of the organisation to provide research based treatment opportunities to the patients.
The group has several Medical industry partnerships as well to ensure healthcare solutions.

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Bangpakok 9 International Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Bangpakok 9 International Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

It would be prudent to summarise the Medical Services provided at the Bangpakok 9 International Hospital (BPK 9), Bangkok, Thailand:
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
Exercise Stress Test
Health Screening
Laser Vagina Firming
Pediatric Physical Therapy
Perfect Slim by Vela II
Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal
Prosthodontics
The Medical Services are also inclusive of the International Patient Services such as the ones listed here:
Thai, English, French, Arabic, Chinese, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bangladeshi, Bahasa and Tagalog are the languages in which there are Translation services available for International Patients.
Visa extension related assistance
International health insurance related assistance
Embassy and international organizations related assistance
A variety of meals of choice for International Patients
Email consultation services
Transfer to either airport and/or hotels
Prayer room
Four different types of rooms are available such as Deluxe room, two kinds of suites, and a VIP suite.
Hospital facilities like The Coffee shop, Food Hall, Cafe and Medical Spa.
Complete health and safety protocols are maintained in the various Medical Centers some of whom are as follows:
Aesthetic Center
24 Hour Emergency Center
Allergy Center
Breast Center
bSmart Center
Checkup Center
Dental Center,
Happy Long Life Center
Medical Fitness Center
Psychiatric Center
Rehabilitation Center
Sleep Disorders Center

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Phyathai 2 International Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Phyathai 2 International Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

Fully equipped rooms are available for convenience of the patients- Gold B Room, Gold A Room, Pediatric Gold A, Platinum room, and Prestige ward
Nearby accommodations are also available- Abloom Service Apartments, Bangkok Patio, VIB Best Western Sanam Pao, VIC3 Hotel
Operating room
International Patient Medical Center to assist overseas patients

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Yanhee International Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Yanhee International Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

The hospital is located in 10 stories and 4 connected buildings.
International patient care is provided with accommodation, flight booking, airport transfer, choice of meals available.
There is a Cosmetic and Beauty Center and a 24/7 Dental Center in the hospital.
Some of the important healthcare specialties are Cardiac Sciences, ENT, Gastroenterology, General Surgery, Gynecology, Neurology, and Orthopedics etc.
The healthcare delivery by the Yanhee International Hospital stands strong with:
155 Physicians
183 Medical Specialists
2000 nurses and other healthcare personnel

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Sikarin Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Sikarin Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, SIM, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

Sikarin Hospital has a 258-bed capacity.
The hospital caters to the healthcare needs of both local and international patients.
Dedicated and skilled, experienced healthcare professionals are the strength of the organization.

It has also received many awards and certifications and some of them are:

APSIC CSSD Center of Excellence Award (2017-18)
Accreditation by the Joint Commission International
HA-Hospital/Healthcare Accreditation
HACCP Certificate of Registration
The Best Under a Billion Award
ISO 14001 Environment Management System
ISO 9001 Quality Management System

The various clinics and centers of Sikarin Hospital are as follows:

Pediatric Institute
Orthopedic Institute
Dental Center
Health Check-up Center
Heart Disease Center
Cerebral and Nervous System Center
Internal Medicine Clinic
Diagnostic Radiology Center
Diagnostic Laboratory
Endoscopic Surgery Center
International Medical Center
Emergency Medical Center
Sikarin Beauty Center
Eye Center
Rehabilitation Center
Women’s Health Center
Ear, Nose and Throat Center
Specialized Internal Medicine Center
Center for Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases

The medical technology present in Sikarin Hospital is outlined here:

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) magnetic resonance imaging
Hybrid Operating Room
Endoscopic Surgery - Gastrointestinal medical technology with tiny capsules
S.R. Laboratory
Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Dental Operating Microscope, an innovative endoscopic root canal treatment
128-Slice CT Scan
ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPH OP 3D oral X-ray machine
Digital Mammogram
Optical Coherence Tomography
INFRARED (IR) IMAGING Surgical Technology “Cure Cancer” – Direct, Accurate, Fast
3D endoscopic surgery technology
Laparoscopic Surgery
Dental Aerosol Suction Dental Intraoral Aerosol Remover
Comprehensive Dental Center
iTeroElement 5D

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Kasemrad Ramkhamhaeng Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Apart from in-detail treatment procedures available, Kasemrad Ramkhamhaeng Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand has a wide variety of facilities available for International Patients. Some of the facilities which are provided by them are Accommodation, Airport Transfer, Choice of Meals, Interpreter, SIM, TV inside room. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

Initially started with 1.5 acres of land and expanded to 3.5 acres
139 beds, 39 Examination Rooms
13 Specialties Departments/Centers
24*7 Emergency Department
Accommodation facilities are available- VIP rooms, Single special room, 6-bed dormitory, baby room

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Piyavate Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

Piyavate Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details:

Medicine Centre: Piyavate Hospital provides advanced holistic treatment for their patients. They offer a complete range of services and physicians that specialize in various fields like the endocrine system, the nervous system, kidney function, cardiovascular care, respiratory and digestive system. They pride themselves for the familial care that they provide to their patients.
Fertility and In-Vitro Fertilization Centre: Helping the couples who walk into the Piyavate Hospital to achieve their dream of having a family. They have a medical team that specializes in male and female fertility. They offer consultation services, fertility check-up for both men and women and complete IVF services. They have advanced IVF cycle treatment facilities that offer a high rate of success.
Bone and Joint Institute: Piyavate Hospital houses one of the frontrunners in Orthopaedic health care in all of SouthEast Asia. They offer a wide range of services and surgeries in their bone and joint institute that include hand surgery, hip and knee replacement surgery, spinal cord surgery, upper extremity surgery, arthroscopic surgery and sports medicine.
Eye and Lasik Centre: Piyavate Hospital is fully equipped with the latest and most advanced technology for eye care and houses highly skilled ophthalmologists, sub-specialists and qualified nurses.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre: One of the first hospitals to be equipped with the Hybrid Assistive Limb technology that will help a neurologically challenged patient to control the rehabilitation robot limb with a signal from their brain. The Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Centre at Piyavate Hospital uses this system encourage patients to regain muscle memory to walk and function normally.

Amenities for Patient’s Family:

Piyavate Hospital also offers additional apartment facilities to house the kin of the patients who come to visit them from distant places. A restaurant, a flower shop and a café are a few of the other amenities provided by the hospital.

These are the most popular services offered by the Piyavate Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. They also provide a plethora of other medical services that are listed below:

Diabetic Foot Centre
Check-up centre
Urology Centre
Heart Institute
Paediatric Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology Centre
Surgery Centre
Ear Nose Throat Centre
Haemodialysis Centre
Dental Centre
X-Ray Centre
Gastroenterology Centre
Cancer Centre
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Emergency Services and Centre
Tele-medicine

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MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital

Bangkok, Thailand

MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital located in Bangkok, Thailand is accredited by JCI. Also listed below are some of the most prominent infrastructural details: