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at the National Institutes of Health

Definition of neuroblastoma: Cancer that arises in immature nerve cells and affects mostly infants and children.

Information about treatment, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccine therapy

Information related to prevention, genetics, and risk factors

Information about methods of cancer detection including new imaging technologies, tumor markers, and biopsy procedures

Information and current news about clinical trials and trial-related data

Resources available from the PubMed database

Includes NCI-supported research, funding opportunities, and special reports

Information related to cancer incidence, mortality, and survival

What You Need To Know About™ Cancer
Describes possible risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for someone recently diagnosed with cancer.
Care for Children and Adolescents with Cancer
A fact sheet about children's cancer centers and health care approaches, including clinical trials for children with cancer.
Young People with Cancer: A Handbook for Parents
Overview on the diagnosis and treatment of childhood cancers, including common medical procedures and side effects. Suggests ways to talk with children about cancer, support family life, and manage practical issues.
PDQ® - NCI's Comprehensive Cancer Database
Full description of the NCI PDQ database.

Coping with Cancer: Supportive and Palliative Care
Managing physical, emotional, and lifestyle effects of cancer and treatment on patients and families; also includes information on finances, insurance, and healthcare services.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Healing philosophies, approaches, and therapies used in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in cancer care.
Learn About Clinical Trials
Basic to advanced information for all audiences about clinical trials. Learn about what clinical trials are, why they are important, and why people choose to take part. Also, learn strategies for educating others about the importance of clinical trials.