Blastoma

Definition

Definition of Blastoma
A blastoma is a type of cancer that is caused by malignancies in precursor cells, often called blasts. Examples are nephroblastoma, medulloblastoma and retinoblastoma The suffix blastoma is used to imply a tumor of primitive, incompletely differentiated (or precursor) cells, i.e., chondroblastoma is composed of cells resembling the precursor of chondrocytes.

Symptoms

Symptoms of Blastoma
Blastoma is asymptomatic in its early stages, meaning symptoms do not display themselves at the onset of the disease. People who have blastomas typically experience pain, weight loss and lethargy. They may feel tired all the time due to languor. Patients also complain of impaired vision and impaired hearing, and their liver and spleen might enlarge and grow in size. Other symptoms are neurological.

Causes

Causes of Blastoma
Consult with your doctor.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of Blastoma
Since the disease can affect any part of the body, its diagnosis may also differ. In general cases it can be diagnosed by conducting following tests:

1. Colorectal Cancer Tests
2. Fecal Occult Bleeding Tests
3. Prostate Testing
4. Prostate PSA Antigen Tests
5. Colorectal Cancer Testing
6. Fecal Occult Bleeding Testing
7. Breast Cancer Testing
8. Breast Lump Detection Kits

Treatment

Treatment of Blastoma

1. Oncology
2. Radiation Oncology
3. Pediatric Hematology / Oncology in case of kids
4. Radiation Oncology and
5. Gynecological Oncology
6. Hematology under the supervision of Blood/Leukemia Specialists
7. Colon & Rectal Surgery

Prognosis

Prognosis of Blastoma
Consult with your doctor.

Prevention

Prevention of Blastoma
Consult with your doctor.