Neuroblastoma develops from the cells left behind from a baby’s development in the womb. The cells that it develops from are called neuroblasts.
‘Neuro’ means nerve
‘Blast’ means cells in early development
‘Oma’ means a group of cells, or a tumour
Neuroblastoma can occur anywhere in the body. The site of origin is either in one of the two adrenal glands situated in the abdomen (tummy) or in the nerve tissue that runs alongside the spinal cord, in the neck, chest, abdomen or pelvis. The adrenal glands are specialised glands that are found above the right and left kidneys. The adrenal glands normally release hormones to maintain blood pressure, and enable us to respond to stress. In some cases, neuroblastoma can spread to tissues beyond the original site such as the bone marrow, bone, lymph nodes, liver, and skin.
The symptoms vary, depending on where your child’s neuroblastoma tumour is :
-If the tumour is in the abdomen, your child’s tummy may be swollen and they may complain of constipation or have difficulty passing urine
-If the tumour affects the chest area, your child may be breathless and have difficulty swallowing
-If the tumour occurs in the neck, it’s often visible as a lump and occasionally affects breathing and swallowing
-Occasionally, there are deposits of neuroblastoma in the skin that appear as small, blue-coloured lumps
If the tumour is pressing on the spinal cord, children may have weakness in the legs and walk unsteadily. If your child is not yet walking, you may notice reduced leg movements. They may also have constipation or difficulty passing urine.
Your child may be found to have high blood pressure.
Very rarely, children may have jerky eye and muscle movements, and general unsteadiness associated with the neuroblastoma.
There are often vague and non-specific associated symptoms of tiredness, pallor, loss of appetite, weight loss, bone pain and generalised discomfort.
Topically apply the following:
Frankincense/Myrrh Blend 30ml, 10 drops, over the spine, in the evening
Nerve Restore, 10 drops, over the spine, in the morning
Pain Blend 100ml, 10-30 drops, for pain management, as needed
1/2 a Tablespoon, for children under the age of 10, MZN 150g 450g, once a day; swallow the MZN, as you would swallow yogurt.
Topically apply 10-15 drops of the DNA Protector over the chest and underneath the feet, for children, under the age of 10.
