Because there are no avoidable risk factors for neuroblastoma, there is no proven way to prevent the disease.

Some studies suggest that having mothers take prenatal multi-vitamins or folic acid might lower the risk of neuroblastoma, but further research is needed to confirm this.

If there is a history of neuroblastoma in your family, you may want to talk with a genetic counselor about your children's risks of developing the disease. It is important to remember, though, that familial neuroblastoma is very rare.

Last Medical Review: 11/23/2009
Last Revised: 11/23/2009