Neuroblastoma Australia

Neuroblastoma takes the lives of more children under five than any other cancer. The average age of diagnosis is only two years old and the survival rate of aggressive neuroblastoma is sadly just 50%. It may shock you to realise that childhood cancer is under-funded. They are generally rare, so the cost of creating new drugs and treatments is not considered commercial. Current treatments (which are only partially effective), are terribly toxic and as a result, one third of the children who survive the cancer will have long term side effects from the treatments. In 2010 Neuroblastoma Australia was started by families and friends affected by neuroblastoma. Since then, we have raised over $2.1 million for research into better, kinder and more effective treatments for this childhood cancer. We still have a long way to go. Neuroblastoma Australia is a registered charity (with GDR status) and we have many opportunities for both individuals and businesses to make a huge impact. For o...