Neuroblastoma—Health Professional Version
Neuroblastoma is a disease in which malignant cells form in the neuroblasts of the adrenal glands and paraspinal nerve tissue from the neck to the pelvis. Find evidence-based information on neuroblastoma treatment, screening, research, and genetics.
Neuroblastoma Treatment
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Neuroblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)
Learn about neuroblastoma treatment based on risk group, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, stem cell transplant, and targeted therapy, in this summary for clinicians.
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Pediatric Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapy for Cancer (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about autologous and allogeneic transplant, HLA matching, preparative regimens, and complications in this summary for clinicians.
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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.
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Treatment Clinical Trials for Neuroblastoma
Find a list of neuroblastoma treatment clinical trials and use filters to refine the results.
Screening and Genetics Information
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Neuroblastoma Screening (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about neuroblastoma and the potential benefits and harms of screening in this summary for clinicians.
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Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome Type 2 (PDQ®)
Rhabdoid Tumor Predisposition Syndrome Type 2 (RTPS2) is a hereditary cancer syndrome associated with the SMARCA4 gene. Learn about RTPS2's clinical features and management.
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Childhood Cancer Genomics (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about various genetic alterations and precision medicine concepts in childhood cancers in this summary for clinicians.
Supportive & Palliative Care
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Cancer Pain (PDQ®)
Get comprehensive, practical information on the screening, assessment, and management of cancer-related pain in this summary for clinicians.
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Nausea and Vomiting Related to Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Get detailed information about prevention and treatment approaches for treatment-related nausea and vomiting in this summary for clinicians.
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Nutrition in Cancer Care (PDQ®)
Get information about strategies to screen, assess, and treat nutritional problems, including through diet and supplements, in this clinician summary.
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Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer
Planning the transition to end-of-life care in advanced cancer involves challenging decisions. Get information about strategies to improve patient-oncologist communication and decision making in this clinician summary.
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Last Days of Life (PDQ®)
The last days of life for patients with cancer involves managing end-of-life (EOL) care issues for a wide range of possible symptoms and ethical dilemmas. Get detailed information about EOL issues and the role of the oncologist in this clinician summary.
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Supportive and Palliative Care—PDQ® Cancer Information Summaries
The supportive and palliative care summaries provide descriptions of the pathophysiology and treatment of common physical and psychosocial complications of cancer and its treatment, such as pain, fatigue, and nausea/vomiting.