Does anyone know of a good treatment for Neuroblastoma for a 12 yr. old girl?

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Standard treatment includes surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.

Newer therapies undergoing clinical trials include monoclonal antibody therapy, high dose chemotherapy, bone marrow transplant, stem cell transplant, and some experimental drugs.

Treatment strategies are based on the risk level of the disease.

My 3 year old nephew is fighting with that- or has had to. The doctors said that this form of tumor is a rather strange beast for several reasons: It starts out malignant and becomes 'benign'. What they finally did was operate to remove this tumor from in and around his spine, and give treatments to starve out the small remnant of tissue. Depending on what happens next, they may follow up with chemo or radiation.

Good luck for the little girl!

Cancer, for the most part can only be put in to remission. One is not considered "cured" of cancer until one has gone five years with no renewal. Stage 4 of any cancer is not a good thing. sorry

I am not exactly sure but I feel your hurt, my 6 year old brother has just recently died of cancer.

have yall tried to get help from st. jude childrens research hospital in memephis,tn. my son had cancer at age 16,relapsed at 18, had a transplant at 19 , he went thru hell, but he is alive today and doing good. call 1-901-495-3300 ask for help. or look up web site. they will not give up until they have exhausted all efforts. our prayers are with yall.

Treatment varies depending on the location of the tumor, the extent of tumor spread and the age of the patient. In certain cases, surgery alone is enough, but often other therapies are needed. Anticancer medications (chemotherapy) may be recommended if the tumor is widespread. Radiation therapy may also