There is this little girl I know who has been fighting cancer since she was 6 yrs old and is now 12 in stage 4 cancer. It is bad. It always goes away and comes back. Does anyone know of anyone who can help or treatments that will help her live?
2006-07-11 10:55:49 · 10 answers · asked by Tracy L 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Cancer
Neuroblastoma is a difficult cancer to treat. I highly recommend she seek a consult with the doctors at St Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN. There are no concerns about insurance or expenses, they cover all medical costs, medications, etc... and even travel and lodging for the patient and 1 parent. They have a lot of experience in dealing with difficult to treat cancers and are able to use treatments that are not available at regular (non-research) hospitals. They don't accept everyone, the patient has to fit into certain levels of need (medically, not financially) but it is worth a try!!! My son is here for treatment right now for MDS (bone marrow cancer) and it is an amazing place. http://stjude.org/
2006-07-11 18:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by ginabarrett 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 3 year old nephew is fighting with that- or has had to. The doctors said that this form of tumor is a rather strange beast for several reasons: It starts out malignant and becomes 'benign'. What they finally did was operate to remove this tumor from in and around his spine, and give treatments to starve out the small remnant of tissue. Depending on what happens next, they may follow up with chemo or radiation.
Good luck for the little girl!
2006-07-11 18:27:32 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treatment varies depending on the location of the tumor, the extent of tumor spread and the age of the patient. In certain cases, surgery alone is enough, but often other therapies are needed. Anticancer medications (chemotherapy) may be recommended if the tumor is widespread. Radiation therapy may also
2006-07-13 10:20:15 · answer #3 · answered by purple 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cancer, for the most part can only be put in to remission. One is not considered "cured" of cancer until one has gone five years with no renewal. Stage 4 of any cancer is not a good thing. sorry
2006-07-11 18:38:28 · answer #4 · answered by April 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.
Newer therapies undergoing clinical trials include monoclonal antibody therapy, high dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, stem cell transplant, and some experimental drugs.
Treatment strategies are based on the risk level of the disease.
2006-07-11 18:02:38 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have yall tried to get help from st. jude childrens research hospital in memephis,tn. my son had cancer at age 16,relapsed at 18, had a transplant at 19 , he went thru hell, but he is alive today and doing good. call 1-901-495-3300 ask for help. or look up web site. they will not give up until they have exhausted all efforts. our prayers are with yall.
2006-07-12 01:28:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not exactly sure but I feel your hurt, my 6 year old brother has just recently died of cancer.
2006-07-11 22:58:13 · answer #7 · answered by tevisin06 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure chemo and radiation have been tried already... (My brother has Gliomatosis Cerebri). The best thing to do right now is pray, â¥â¥â¥â¥â¥
2006-07-11 18:01:30 · answer #8 · answered by :-) 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chk out this site hoping that it will be helpful http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/neuroblastoma/patient
2006-07-11 17:58:45 · answer #9 · answered by god's angel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.medterms.com/script/main/hp.asp try this
2006-07-11 17:58:51 · answer #10 · answered by tofargone04 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋