Cancer is not only suffered by adults, but can also be attacked by children. There are many types of cancer that can be suffered by children. Among the blood cancer, brain cancer, bone cancer, eye cancer and neurological cancer or neuroblastoma. Although including the dangerous and deadly disease, there is no definite symptoms of cancer this one. Neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that is quite rare.
Lately, more and more frequently discussed neuroblastoma.
Neuroblastoma usually causes a lump in the abdomen and other parts of the nerve. However, the lump is often confused with common diseases in children such as bloating. Neuroblastoma can only be detected by laboratory tests. A child suffering from neuroblastoma can be ascertained only through blood tests, x-rays and biopsy.
Due to no symptoms that can be seen with the naked eye, which is why parents need to ensure the health of children carefully. When there is a lump or complaints about stomach continuously, you should immediately consult your child to the doctor.
The development of cancer in neuroblastoma cells from early stage to late stage lasted only two years. This time period includes fast for the growth of cancer cells. So many new neuroblastoma patients get checks when it is at an advanced stage.
Treatment of neuroblastoma same as other cancer types, namely chemotherapy, surgery and radiotherapy. All forms and order of treatment is determined by the level stage. To be sure, the earlier the cancer is found, the greater the degree of recovery.
Childhood cancers including neuroblastoma is a type of cancer that is caused by a chromosomal abnormality that control the development of the organs in the body of the child is not going well. This chromosomal abnormalities can occur when a child is in the mother's womb, so that in addition to occur spontaneously, chromosomal abnormalities in children is also influenced by the lifestyle of the parents. Smoking and eating foods that contain carcinogenic substances is often a key trigger chromosomal damage that can end up with cancer.
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