Resources

More in-depth information regarding the childhood cancer neuroblastoma can be found through the following sites.

We also have a range of family specific services listed in our Related Support Resources area and you can download a copy of our Neuroblastoma Fact Sheet here.

Information

PDQ® Pediatric Treatment Editorial Board. PDQ Neuroblastoma Treatment. Bethesda, MD: National Cancer Institute (NCI) USA.
Australian Government Children’s Cancer Website
Children’s Cancer Institute (Australia)
American Cancer Society (USA)
Neuroblastoma Society (UK)
Cure Search (USA)
The Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Association
The Neuroblastoma Consortium (Global)
Cancer Advisor (an Australian website that connects to up-to-date, evidence-based information about childhood cancer)
A Summary of Childhood Cancer Statistics in Australia (from 1983 to 2014) produced by QLD Cancer Council
The Cancer Council Australia. Call the Cancer Council Helpline from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call on 13 11 20.
Children’s Cancer and Leukemia Group (CCLG UK) - large range of downloadable and free publications .
International Society for Pediatric Oncology

Help others

If you know of a good resource that would benefit our neuroblastoma community, please contact us on [email protected] so we can add it to the list above.

Dictionary

NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms

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