Treatment of High-Risk Neuroblastoma.

Children (Basel)

Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children's Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.

Published: July 2023

High-risk neuroblastoma is a highly aggressive solid tumor that most commonly presents in early childhood. Advances in treatment through decades of clinical trials and research have led to improved outcomes. This review provides an overview of the current state of treatment for high-risk neuroblastoma.

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