Question
My mother had a history of olfactory neuroblastoma and received long-term hospitalization treatment, and she has basically recovered now. However, recently, I often feel headaches and dizziness. After examination at the hospital, the doctor suggested that I be admitted for observation. I am worried that the disease will be contagious to me. I would like to ask, is olfactory neuroblastoma contagious?
Answer
Olfactory neuroblastoma is not a hereditary disease, and its treatment usually includes a combination of surgery and radiotherapy. For patients in stage A, radical surgery combined with radiotherapy is recommended, which significantly increases their 5-year survival rate. For patients in stage B, it is suggested to undergo extended radical surgery combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Radiotherapy is an important means of treating olfactory neuroblastoma, but there are significant differences in the sensitivity to radiotherapy among different patients.