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Source: Neuroblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: October 23, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment Option Overview
There are different types of treatment for children with neuroblastoma.
Children with neuroblastoma should have their treatment planned by a team of doctors who are experts in treating childhood cancer, especially neuroblastoma.
The following types of treatment may be used:
The following types of treatment may be used:
Observation
The following types of treatment may be used:
Surgery
The following types of treatment may be used:
Chemotherapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Radiation therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
High-dose chemotherapy and radiation therapy with stem cell rescue
The following types of treatment may be used:
Iodine 131-MIBG therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Targeted therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Other drug therapy
The following types of treatment may be used:
Immunotherapy
New types of treatment are being tested in clinical trials.
Treatment for neuroblastoma causes side effects and late effects.
Follow-up care may be needed.
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