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Neuroblastoma

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Neuroblastoma Care
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Neuroblastoma Care
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Neuroblastoma Care

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer in children where tumors develop from a type of nerve cell. Although rare, it's the most common type of cancer in infants, and it’s often found when a child is two years old (or younger). Because neuroblastoma sometimes starts in the abdomen, doctors may even diagnose it during prenatal ultrasounds. Our care teams have extensive experience with neuroblastoma — and we work together to create treatment plans that meet the individual needs of your child and family. 

Why Choose Us

Our ѻƵ Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (or “NCCBD”) is a multisite team of pediatric oncology experts and we work closely, even across geographical lines, to treat neuroblastoma. At ѻƵ Children's, in addition to being a member institution, we’re also one of only three pediatric (NCORPs) in the nation. We also offer:

  • Collaborations with our affiliates to offer the most advanced treatment options
  • Monitoring and follow-up cancer care including late-effects, other specialty care and teen survivor programs
  • Supportive services for your child and family today, and for the long term 

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete retinoblastoma care at ѻƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and outpatient appointments at select ѻƵ locations. 

We collaborate with the National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated at Christiana Care (in Newark, Del.) and the at Thomas Jefferson University (in Philadelphia).  

Our Palliative and Supportive Care Program located at ѻƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) provides compassionate care for families and children coping with life-threatening or life-limiting conditions. 

Our ѻƵ Partners for Perinatal Management is located at ѻƵ Children’s Hospital, Delaware since, in some cases, neuroblastoma can be detected by ultrasound while a baby is still in the womb.

Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete neuroblastoma care at ѻƵ Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and outpatient appointments at select ѻƵ specialty care locations.

Our ѻƵ Center for Fetal Care is available at multiple locations throughout Central Florida since, in some cases, neuroblastoma can be detected by ultrasound while a baby is still in the womb.

We offer proton therapy as part of our collaboration with , the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a (and the only one in the Southeast).

Neuroblastoma research studies between ѻƵ Children’s Hospital, Florida oncologic surgeons and University of Central Florida’s NanoScience Technology Center use nanoparticles for treatment-resistant, high-risk tumor cells.

Northeast Florida

We offer complete neuroblastoma care at ѻƵ Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select ѻƵ locations.

ѻƵ pediatric specialists provide the cancer care at our affiliate, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, named one of the best children’s hospitals in the country for cancer by U.S. News & World Report.

We’re also part of an , the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a (and the only one in the Southeast).

Find Care at ѻƵ

We have many pediatric specialists and locations — find the care closest to you: