More children survive neuroblastoma

(Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology) Both the survival rate and the incidence of neuroblastoma have increased in the last decennia in the Netherlands, as was shown by a study from the Princess M á xima Center. The improved chance of survival and the increase in the number of patients has been greatest in the high risk group; children older than 18 months with a stage 4 neuroblastoma.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news