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Chemotherapy
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 / The following types of treatment may be used:
Chemotherapy (also called chemo) uses drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells, either by killing the cells or by stopping them from dividing. When chemotherapy is taken by mouth or injected into a vein or muscle, the drugs enter the bloodstream and can reach cancer cells throughout the body (systemic chemotherapy).
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The use of two or more anticancer drugs is called combination chemotherapy.
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See Drugs Approved for Neuroblastoma for more information.
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Learn more about Chemotherapy to Treat Cancer.
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