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Neuroblastoma

Neuroblastoma is a form of childhood cancer which can develop at any age but typically present between the ages of 18 months and five years. It affects a little over 600 children per year in the US. Most children with neuroblastoma are diagnosed with advanced disease, stage IV. Even with aggressive therapy stage IV neuroblastoma carries a very poor prognosis with a three year survival rate of approximately 30-40%.

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