Neuroblastoma Center - Missouri City, TX
Missouri City 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 Missouri City * Nadeem Qurashi MD  Diversified Medical  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  Baylor Breast Center  Baylor Breast Center  Baylor Breast Center  Baylor Breast Center  Baylor Breast Center  Baylor Breast Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  University of Texas Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Ctr Division Head Thoracic, Head & Neck Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Leukemia Research  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT Nelly B Connelly Breast Center Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center GI Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Genitourinary Medical Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Neuro-Oncology  UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Breast Oncology  MD Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Medical Oncology  Hector Alejandro Preti MD  Medical Clinic of Houston LLP  Oncology Consultants PA  Jorge R Quesada MD  Oncology Clinic  Oncology Clinic  Peter Farha MD  Oncology Consultants  Amirali S Popatia MD  Gulf Coast Cancer & Diagnostic Center  Nadya Hasham-Jiwa DO  Sahba Nadeem MD  Northwest Cancer Center  Houston Cancer Clinic  Houston Cancer Clinic  Houston Cancer Clinic  Southeast Texas Oncology Partners  San Jacinto Methodist Hospital Missouri City, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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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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