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Neuroblastoma
A type of cancer that forms in certain types of nerve tissue. It frequently starts with one of the adrenal glands--the hormone-producing glands located above the kidney.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Rare | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Rare | ||||
Senior 60+ | Rare |
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