Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
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.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Radiation therapy may be used to help treat a brain tumour. Learn how radiation therapy works and what you need to know before your child begins treatment.
Radiation therapy is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Find out it works, what needs to be done to prepare and what to expect while receiving radiation treatment.
Learn about total body irradiation which is given to a child before the blood and marrow transplant.
There are several types of radiation therapy, depending on the type of cancer and the location. Find out about these different types of radiation, including total body irradiation.
Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.
An in-depth discussion of the possible side effects of radiation for children with brain tumours.
Radiation targets cancer cells but can also damage healthy cells, which can cause different side effects. Read an overview of these side effects, find out when you may notice them whether you can predict which side effects you may have.
There are many things that need to be considered when having radiation therapy. Find out some important things to think about during treatment as well as after radiation therapy is complete.
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.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
Learn about your roles and responsibilities as a family caregiver, what you should bring and the radiation safety guidelines for when your child is receiving 131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy.
An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.
Radiation can affect fertility for both males and females. Learn how it can affect fertility and what your options are for preserving fertility.
Skin reactions are a common side effect of radiation therapy. Learn tips to help you manage skin reactions and what you should avoid.
Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.
Learn why your child is at risk of developing secondary cancers after they are treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
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.
Learn how to care for your child at home after they have received 131I-MIBG therapy, including follow-up care and when to seek medical attention.
