Neuroblastoma—Patient Version
Neuroblastoma is a cancer of immature nerve cells that most often occurs in young children. It usually begins in the adrenal glands but can form in the neck, chest, abdomen, and spine. Explore the links on this page to learn more about neuroblastoma treatment, research, and clinical trials.
Find clinical trials to treat neuroblastoma.
Neuroblastoma Treatment
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Neuroblastoma Treatment
Learn about treatment options for neuroblastoma, which depend on the risk category and may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, targeted therapy, and more.
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Late Effects of Treatment for Childhood Cancer
Cancer treatment may cause late effects in childhood cancer survivors months or years after successful treatment. Learn about long-term physical, psychological, and social effects in this expert-reviewed summary.
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Stem Cell Transplants in Cancer Treatment
Learn about the types of transplants, side effects that may occur, and how stem cell transplants are used in cancer treatment.
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Drugs Approved for Neuroblastoma
This page lists cancer drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for neuroblastoma. The list includes generic names and brand names.