Question
An infant who is about to turn 7 months old has been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, accompanied by lymph node metastasis. The tumor measures 10068110mm and no systemic bone metastasis has been detected. The child’s mental state is currently good.
Answer
Neuroblastoma is a common abdominal malignant tumor in children. This tumor has diverse clinical manifestations and can be extremely resistant to treatment in extreme cases. There have also been reports of some cases spontaneously regressing. Based on my knowledge, traditional Chinese medicine treatment is not effective for children with neuroblastoma and may even be completely ineffective. Standard treatment methods usually involve a combination of various treatment approaches, with chemotherapy typically being administered after pathological diagnosis to shrink the tumor, followed by surgery. For younger patients with neuroblastoma, a younger age is one factor that contributes to a better prognosis. Overall, the prognosis for pediatric tumors is usually better than that for adult tumors. The information you provided is not clear, only suggesting the presence of a tumor in the abdomen, but not confirming it as neuroblastoma. It is recommended to undergo needle biopsy for confirmation and then proceed with one to two cycles of chemotherapy before reassessing the treatment plan. Give the child a chance.