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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor 3 Location -- Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor usually affects the arms or legs, but it also can be found in the abdomen, head and neck area. 3 Symptoms - - The enlarging mass, or tumor, usually causes pain or changes in sensation. Other symptoms include limping or difficulty using arms, hands, legs and feet. 3 Treatment -- It all depends on the size of the tumor and how fast it's growing. If the tumor is small, it usually can be removed; if it's large, the treatment usually includes radiation and chemotherapy. 3 Outcome -- Patients with small and slow-growing tumors usually have an excellent prognosis. Those with large and fast-growing tumors usually have a good prognosis, but need additional therapy. Patients with tumors that spread to other areas usually have a poor prognosis. 3 Cause -- The cause remains a mystery. -- Source: curesearch.org and childrenshospital.org News You can use Coming Monday Lisa Klavitter- Reisen has participated in previous Relays for Life. But this year's will be extra special. Klavitter-Reisen, 35, will celebrate five and 10 years of being cancer-free.
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Rare Cancer Leads to Painful Journey
Elaina McIntyre wore a pink knit cap as she unveiled that painful journey to three strangers before the Bret Michaels'"Rock of Love Tour 2008" that was held in April in Dubuque.
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