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stage 4 neuroblastoma

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1 Definition of stage 4 neuroblastoma

Meaning of stage 4 neuroblastoma: Stage 4 neuroblastoma is divided into stages 4 and 4S.

Stage 4 neuroblastoma is divided into stages 4 and 4S. In stage 4, the tumor has spread to distant lymph nodes, the skin, and/or other parts of the body. In stage 4S, (1) the child is younger than 1 year; and (2) the cancer has spread to the skin, liver, and/or bone marrow; and (3) the tumor is in one area only and all of the tumor that can be seen may be completely removed during surgery; and/or (4) cancer cells may be found in the lymph nodes near the tumor.

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