Neuroblastoma Childhood Cancer New Zealand

When Elsie was diagnosed with Stage 4, high-risk Neuroblastoma in July 2017 we had never heard of this cancer before and certainly never imagined our beautiful girl would have to endure such an experience.

Cancer is the number one natural cause of death in children up to 14 years. Most Childhood Cancer depends on early diagnosis for the best chance of survival and yet it is often left undiagnosed until it symptoms become obvious and treatment is therefore harder. We want to help make sure health professionals and families understand the signs and symptoms to look out for early.

Treatment for child cancer patients is gruelling and often leaves long-term physical and psychological side effects. Research into better, more effective and less damaging treatments would make a huge difference to the experience of these brave warriors as they battle the disease.