High-grade gliomas are a type of brain tumour that can develop in the central nervous system. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.
Astrocytomas are a type of glioma. Learn what causes them, what the grade of astrocytoma means and where they can appear.
Learn how the complications of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) are treated.
Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Read about intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH), or bleeding in the brain, in premature babies.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
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.
Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.
Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.
Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.
There are many types of cancer, but there are some things that are similar in most cancers. Learn about cells, tumours and how cancer spreads.
Learn why children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) are at risk for becoming overweight.
Learn how to prevent and manage your child's weight gain, after a transplant.
Kawasaki disease is a condition that causes swelling of the blood vessels and can affect the heart. Learn more about Kawasaki disease including its cause, diagnosis and treatment.
Learn how acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is classified into different risk categories.
Learn why self-efficacy is important for academic success and well-being in children.
Asthma is a condition that affects your child’s lungs. Learn about how to care for your child after a hospital visit.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
