Neuroblastoma Center - Lake Magdalene, FL
Lake Magdalene Oncologist Doctors for NeuroblastomaType of Physician: Oncologist What is a Oncologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; the oncologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. These subspecialists decide on and administer chemotherapy as well as consult with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatment for cancer. Specialty: Oncology (Medical) Common Name: Cancer Doctor Oncologist Doctors in Lake Magdalene * Ron D Schiff MD PA  Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology  Moffitt Cancer Center  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Center  H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Pathology  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Moffitt Cancer Center Breast Center  Moffitt Cancer Center  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center Pathology  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Moffitt Cancer Center  Moffitt Cancer Center Gastrointestinal Tumor  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Moffitt Cancer Thoracic Program  Oncology Association  Center for Radiation Oncology  Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope  Oncology Physicians PA  Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope  Oncology Physicians PA  Gulfcoast Oncology Associates  Oncology Physicians PA  Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope  Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope  Bay Pines VA Medical Center  Bay Pines VA Medical Center  Florida Cancer Institute - New Hope  Watson Clinic LLP  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Watson Clinic LLP  Clark & Daughtrey Medical Group PA  Cancer Center of Sarasota  Florida Cancer Specialists  Cassidy Cancer Center  Bond Clinic PA  Cancer Center of Sarasota  Central Florida Cancer Institute  Cancer Centers of Florida  Cancer Centers of Central Florida  Cancer Centers of Florida  Sand Lake Cancer Center  Amit I Shah MD PA  Florida Cancer Specialists  MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando  Advanced Hematology & Oncology Centers Lake Magdalene, FloridaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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NeuroblastomaRead the Neuroblastoma article » What is neuroblastoma?Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in nerve tissue of the adrenal gland, neck, chest, or spinal cord. Neuroblastoma often begins in the nerve tissue of the adrenal glands. There are two adrenal glands, one on top of each kidney in the back of the upper abdomen. The adrenal glands produce important hormones that help control heart rate, blood pressure, blood sugar, and the way the body reacts to stress. Neuroblastoma may also begin in the chest, in nerve tissue near the spine in the neck, or in the spinal cord. Neuroblastoma most often begins during early childhood, usually in children younger than 5 years. It sometimes forms before birth but is usually found later, when the tumor begins to grow and cause symptoms. In rare cases, neuroblastoma may be found before birth by fetal ultrasound. By the time neuroblastoma is diagnosed, the cancer has usually metastasized (spread), most often to the lymph nodes, bones, bone marrow, liver, and skin. Possible signs of neuroblastoma include bone pain and a lump in the abdomen, neck, or chest.The most common symptoms of neuroblastoma are caused by the tumor pressing on nearby tissues as it grows or by cancer spreading to the bone. These and other symptoms may be caused by neuroblastoma. Other conditions may cause the same symptoms. A doctor should be consulted if any of the following problems occur:
Less common signs of neuroblastoma include the following:
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