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For Roger Murphy, the new year is filled with promise and hope beyond anything he could have dreamed this past summer. Instead of being weighed down by uncertainty and fear, the 73-year-old St. Petersburg resident was able to enjoy the holiday season with wife, Linda, their children and grandchildren, and look ahead to a cancer-free future.

Certain neurological conditions can cause uncontrolled or unwanted physical movements, such as twitching and shaking. The symptoms can range from mild to severe, sometimes interfering with the patient’s ability to eat, drink, write and perform other daily tasks. 

A tumor that develops in muscle tissue, rhabdomyosarcoma accounts for approximately 5% of all childhood cancers. 

For certain patients with a neurological condition, deep brain stimulation can address movement disorders and enhance quality of life.