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Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that occurs in children, resulting in tumors in the nervous system. It is treated with chemotherapy, surgery, and a variety of medications. The result of all the extensive treatments can cost upwards of 100,000 dollars, with some patients racking up bills that total nearly 1,000,000 dollars.
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∙ 9y agoRetinoblastoma is a type of eye cancer that is rare but still affects around 5,000 children every year. The treatment is costly especially the chemotherapy.
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What aftercare does a patient need for treatment of neuroblastoma?
After completion of a course of treatment for neuroblastoma, physicians sometimes recommend that the child undergo an investigative operation. This procedure allows the treatment team to evaluate how effective treatment.
What treatment team is needed to manage neuroblastoma?
The treatment team usually consists of an oncologist specialized in the treatment of neuroblastoma, a surgeon to perform biopsies and possibly attempt surgical removal of the tumor, a radiation therapy team and, if indicated, a bone marrow.
What alternative treatment is there for neuroblastoma?
No alternative therapy has yet been reported to substitute for conventional neuroblastoma treatment. Complementary therapies--such as retinoic acid therapy--have been shown to be beneficial to patients when administered after a conventional.
What is a Neuroblastoma?
Neuroblastoma-- Neuroblastoma is a tumor of the adrenal glands or sympathetic nervous system. Neuroblastomas can range from being relatively harmless to highly malignant.
What is the treatment for neuroblastoma?
The four types of treatment used are: surgery (removing the tumor in an operation), radiation therapy (using high-energy x-rays to kill cancer cells), chemotherapy.
Can a adult be diagnosed with neuroblastoma?
Yes
What kind of cancer did Taylor love have?
neuroblastoma
What is a Malignant tumor of the sympathetic nervous system?
neuroblastoma
How do you pronounce Neuroblastoma?
New-row-blas-toe-ma.
How many kids die with neuroblastoma each year?
1000
What is the med term Tumor composed of nerve cells?
Neuroblastoma
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