Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
And for anyone, someone who:
has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
During or after treatment, contact the treating team promptly about fever, increasing pain, new swelling, unusual bruising, worsening tiredness, or other changes covered by the care plan.
Seek urgent medical help for:
New leg or arm weakness
Difficulty walking or sudden loss of coordination
New numbness, especially around the groin
Loss of bladder or bowel control
Severe or rapidly worsening back pain
Significant trouble breathing
These symptoms can indicate pressure on the spinal cord or airway and should not wait for a routine appointment.
And for anyone, someone who:
has a new severe headache unlike any they have had before
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a medical assessment for a new or growing lump, persistent unexplained abdominal or back pain, ongoing bone pain, an unexplained limp, or symptoms that do not settle.
These symptoms have many possible causes and do not by themselves mean ganglioneuroblastoma.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Ganglioneuroblastoma. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.