Neuroblastoma

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. 

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Neuroblastoma

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. 

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Why Choose Us

Our Nemours 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 Nemours, in addition to being a Children’s Oncology Group (COG) member institution, we’re also one of only three pediatric National Cancer Institute-designated Community Oncology Research Programs (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 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours Children's Health locations. 

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

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

Our Nemours Partners for Perinatal Management is located at Nemours 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 Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida (Orlando) and outpatient appointments at select Nemours specialty care locations. 

Our Nemours 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 UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast). 

Neuroblastoma research studies between Nemours 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 Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville. Outpatient and follow-up appointments are available at select Nemours locations.

Nemours 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 integrated pediatric program with UF Health/Shands, the nation’s largest proton therapy provider and a State of Florida Cancer Center of Excellence (and the only one in the Southeast).

Find Care at Nemours

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