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Observation with supportive care

Source: Neuroblastoma Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: April 28, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Treatment of INSS Stage 4S and INRG Stage MS Neuroblastoma / Treatment Options for Stage 4S/MS Neuroblastoma

Observation with supportive care is used to treat asymptomatic patients with favorable tumor biology.

The treatment of children with stage 4S/MS disease depends on clinical presentation.[5,6] Most patients do not require therapy unless bulky disease causes organ compromise and risk of death.

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PubMed 8622069 · Original source
PubMed 9626197 · Original source

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