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The Neuroblastoma Australia office is on Level 1, 441 Pacific Highway, Crows Nest NSW 2065.

The best way to contact us is through our email: [email protected]

If the matter is urgent please contact 0406 991 606.

Neuroblastoma Australia Incorporated is a registered charity with GDR Status and our ABN is 74 173 375 414.

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Imaging tumor stiffness could aid delivery of treatment to most challenging cancers

A new non-invasive imaging technique that measures the stiffness of tissues providing crucial new information about breast and pancreatic cancer architecture and could aid the delivery of treatment to the most challenging tumours.
Tassie devils hold clue how human cancers evade immune system

Melbourne researchers from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, in collaboration with Cancer Research UK, have uncovered a new way that some human cancers can hide from the body’s immune system.
Research Grants Closing Soon

Applicants have until 30 September 2019 to submit their proposal and grant applications of up to $125,000 will be considered by Neuroblastoma Australia.
Jane Owen

Jane has worked in many PR roles for organisations and agencies in Australia, the UK and Hong Kong after completing a BA Comms from Charles Sturt University.

Jane Owen

Jane has worked in many PR roles for organisations and agencies in Australia, the UK and Hong Kong after completing a BA Comms from Charles Sturt University.
Michele Smith

After finishing her HSC , Michele did a three year Management Cadetship with Grace Bros/Myer in conjunction with completing an Advanced Management Certificate at Tafe. Michele has had numerous management roles with Myer and David Jones for thirteen years.
Jody Mullen

Jody’s professional background was in marketing and customer training and education, primarily in the software industry. As an active mother of two boys (10 & 13), she took time off when they were small, trained to become a running coach and has enjoyed coaching runners for the past several years.
Lynette Haines

Lynette is a versatile communications professional with a passion for making a difference. She holds a BA in Communications from the University of Technology and has over ten years of experience in providing communications, marketing and events services to both corporate and not-for-profit businesses.
Lucy Jones

Lucy is focused on driving change neuroblastoma survival rates through more research, having tragically lost her daughter Sienna to this cancer in 2010. When Sienna was first diagnosed, Lucy started fundraising with a small group of friends. The group 'Sienna Hoffmann and friends' raised over $725 000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute.

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What is neuroblastoma?

Neuroblastomas are cancers that start in early nerve cells (called neuroblasts) of the sympathetic nervous system. This means that tumours can be found anywhere along this system; most commonly (about 50%) start in the adrenal glands (above the kidney), or near the spine, chest, neck or pelvis.
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

This September, wear gold and join our #hope campaign to raise awareness of all forms of children's cancer and the toll it takes on the youngest members of our community and their families.
Run2Cure 2020

We are delighted to confirm that next year’s #funrun4everyone will take place in The Domain, Sydney on Sunday, 31 May!
Detection, diagnosis & staging

Most symptoms of neuroblastoma are caused by the growth of the cancer into nearby tissues or organs, or its spread to distant parts of the body such as bones or bone marrow.
Sienna's Gala Dinner 2020

Join us on Thursday 20th February 2020 at Sydney’s glorious Sergeant's Mess. Tickets are limited, buy yours today!
Causes & Risks

The causes of neuroblastoma are not well understood, but factors associated with a higher chance of developing neuroblastoma include the following.
Partner with us

Sponsors help us to produce wonderful events and maximise our ability to pass on the funds we raise directly to research partners such as the Children’s Cancer Institute Australia.
Our Scientific Advisory Board
Key research areas

Important research into neuroblastoma is being done right now in many university hospitals, medical centers, and other research institutions around the world. Each year, scientists find out more about what causes the disease and how to improve treatment. Genetics of neuroblastomas