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Neuroblastoma expert reviews progress and challenges in fighting difficult pediatric cancer

06-22-2007 · EurekAlert!

A world leader in neuroblastoma research describes the current status of treatments and trends in fighting this challenging disease, which accounts for 7 percent of all childhood cancers, but 15 percent of childhood cancer deaths.

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