what is
Neuroblastoma is a rare childhood cancer and accounts for 7 to 10% of childhood cancers. However, it is the most common type of cancer in infants; almost 50% of all cancer in infants are Neuroblastoma. They emerge from nerve cells called neuroblasts that form in the fetus. Neuroblastomas are most commonly found in adrenal glands, above the kidneys but are also found in the abdomen, chest, neck and spine. There are about 800 children diagnosed with Neuroblastoma in the United States each year, and most are diagnosed before the age of 5.
why should we fund research?
There are many types of childhood cancers, and each requires different research and experimentation for treatment. Researchers and scientists are ready to start experiments and run trials to find a cure/s for Neuroblastoma, but NEED funding to move forward. Once funding is available, advancements can be made very quickly. As we learned from Ann Graham, President of MIB Agents, there have been more advancements in Children’s Osteosarcoma research within the last 5 years than there have been in the 30 years prior – all because of the generosity of donors who fund research specifically for Osteosarcoma.
The measly 4% that childhood cancer research receives is not going to make advancements in any childhood cancer, let alone a more rare form of cancer like Neuroblastoma. Your donations and sponsorships will ensure that researchers have the resources needed to experiment and develop treatments for children with Neuroblastoma.
We also think it's important to share that while we may be funding research for Neuroblastoma, the trial and cure will be for so much more. For instance, if you read about our first funded trial, you'll learn that while this trial focuses on Neuroblastoma, it can be used to treat multiple type solid tumor cancers in children and adults. You see, it starts with one.
The above information was taken from the following websites. For further information regarding Neuroblastoma diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, etc., please see the links below.
The measly 4% that childhood cancer research receives is not going to make advancements in any childhood cancer, let alone a more rare form of cancer like Neuroblastoma. Your donations and sponsorships will ensure that researchers have the resources needed to experiment and develop treatments for children with Neuroblastoma.
We also think it's important to share that while we may be funding research for Neuroblastoma, the trial and cure will be for so much more. For instance, if you read about our first funded trial, you'll learn that while this trial focuses on Neuroblastoma, it can be used to treat multiple type solid tumor cancers in children and adults. You see, it starts with one.
The above information was taken from the following websites. For further information regarding Neuroblastoma diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, etc., please see the links below.
neuroblastoma information resources
https://www.mskcc.org/pediatrics/cancer-care/types/neuroblastoma
https://www.stjude.org/disease/neuroblastoma.html
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/neuroblastoma/about/what-is-neuroblastoma.html
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/neuroblastoma.html