Treatment for neuroblastoma
Treatment for neuroblastoma can feel complex and overwhelming. Your child’s treatment plan will be shaped by a number of factors. This page helps you understand how treatment works and the different approaches that may be used as part of your child’s care.
Treatment by risk group
Treatment for neuroblastoma is often based on your child’s risk group. Here you can learn what that means and how it helps guide decisions about their treatment.
Types of treatment
Learn more about the different types of treatment for neuroblastoma and how they may be used as part of your child’s treatment plan.
Need help navigating treatment?
Our Family Support Team is here to help if you need impartial guidance on neuroblastoma treatment or simply want to talk things through.
Questions you may have
You may have lots of questions about your child’s treatment. Here you’ll find answers to some of the most common questions families ask.
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What is the treatment for refractory neuroblastoma?
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What is the treatment for relapsed neuroblastoma?
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How quickly should my child start treatment after diagnosis?
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What are the side effects of neuroblastoma treatment?
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What happens if my child doesn’t respond to frontline treatment?
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What support is there to help me make treatment decisions?
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How can I fundraise for neuroblastoma treatment outside of the NHS?
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Other ways we can help
Explore helpful information and the support available to you and your family.
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Personalised family support
Access emotional support and practical guidance from our Family Support Team to help you navigate the challenges of neuroblastoma.
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About neuroblastoma
Find all the relevant information about neuroblastoma in one place.
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Clinical trials for neuroblastoma
Learn more about clinical trials as part of treatment for neuroblastoma.
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Financial support
Information about financial support, grants and helpful resources for families affected by neuroblastoma.
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Family Support Bags
Our free support bags offer a range of helpful, comforting and practical items to support families during neuroblastoma treatment.