Neuroblastoma Center - Whittier, CA
Whittier 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 Whittier * Glenn Tisman MD  Beverly Oncology  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  City of Hope National Medical Center Medical Oncology  Magan Medical Clinic  Ghassan Al-Jazayrly MD  Pacific Shores Medical Group  East Valley Hematology Oncology Medical Group Inc  Osborne Head and Neck Institute  UCLA Neuro-Oncology  UCLA Neuro-Oncology  Wilshire Oncology Medical Group  William H Isacoff MD  Lee S Rosen MD  Armando E Giuliano MD & Alice P Chung MD  Olive View Medical Center  Riverside Medical Clinic  Tri Valley Oncology & Hematology  Otis Gaddis MD  San Diego Cancer Center  Evan Slater MD  San Diego Pacific Oncology & Hematology Associates  San Diego Pacific Oncology & Hematology Associates  UCSD Moores Cancer Center Hematology Oncology Whittier, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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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