7 Facts You Need to Know About Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer in babies and young children under age 5, affecting nerve cells.

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Neuroblastoma is the most common cancer in infants and can develop even before birth

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The stage is determined by how much tumor spread is seen in initial imaging studies

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It occurs when immature nerve tissues grow uncontrollably in babies and young children

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Symptoms include lumps, bulging eyes, pale skin, fatigue, and digestive issues

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Diagnosis includes blood tests, CT scan, biopsy, MRI, MIBG scan, and bone marrow biopsy

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Treatment involves chemotherapy, surgery, radiation, immunotherapy, stem cell transplant, and MIBG therapy

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Younger children with low- or intermediate-risk neuroblastoma have a survival rate of 90-95%

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