Understanding the diagnosis of a brain tumour is necessary to choose the most effective treatment for your child. Find out about the different categories of brain tumours, staging and grading.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
Brain tumours can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for brain tumours in teenagers.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Read about how caregivers can cope when a child's brain tumour diagnosis and the effects of treatment.
Learn what happens at follow-up clinic visits after brain tumour treatment for your child has ended.
Detailed information on the steps required to re-introduce your child back into the classroom after brain tumour treatment.
Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
This page gives an overview of the different types of germ cell tumours, what the symptoms of germ cell tumours are and how they are treated.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
This page provides a list of resources that may be helpful to parents of children with brain tumours. These include books, web resources and support groups.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.
In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.
Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.
In-depth information concerning behaviour changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.
