How Do You Spot Symptoms Of Neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that most often affects infants and children. It’s a cancer that can even begin forming when a baby is still in its mother’s womb. It forms around nerve tissue and doctors think it usually starts around the neck, chest or the top of the spine. Unfortunately because it is most common in children, by the time doctors figure out they are dealing with cancer, it has most likely spread to other areas. There are many forms of treatment recommended and available depending on the stage and severity.The chances of recovery in neuroblastoma depends on many factors including the child’s age, location of the tumor, and how fast the tumors are growing. Children diagnosed with the disease will often have to go through many tests to determine the course of treatment. Look for unusual and/or significant swelling, as it is the most common symptom in neuroblastoma . Most often the swelling occurs around or near the stomach. But in other cases the swelling could be less noticeab
