Not all people with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome develop cancer. Having RTS does put a person at a higher risk to develop tumors. These tumors can sometimes develop into cancer. Some tumors are benign and will not develop into cancer. It is important that if a person with RTS notices a new health problem or growth, that he/she be seen by a doctor to be evaluated. Also certain types of blood cancers like leukemia are more common in RTS. A person with RTS should continue to followed closely throughout his/her whole life to monitor for these types of conditions.
Other Questions About Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome
- Will my child with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome look different than his siblings?
- Will my child with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome develop cancer?
- Will my child with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome be shorter than his/her peers?
- Will my child with Rubinstein Taybi syndrome learn to walk and talk?
- Will my child with Rubinstein Taybi syndrome ever have children?
