Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of rhabdomyosarcoma depend on where the cancer is located.

For example, if the cancer is in the head or neck area, signs and symptoms may include, among others:

• Headache
• Bulging or swelling of the eyes
• Bleeding in the nose, throat or ears

If the cancer is in the urinary or reproductive system, signs and symptoms may include, among others:

• Trouble urinating and blood in the urine
• Difficulty with bowel movements
• A mass or bleeding in the vagina or rectum

If the cancer is in the arms or legs, signs and symptoms may include, among others:

• Swelling or a lump in the arm or leg
• Pain in the affected area, though sometimes there is no pain