A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
Being told you need surgery for your cancer diagnosis or treatment can be scary. This page describes the different types of surgery you might need to help you prepare and know what to expect.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
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 in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.
Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
Find out how an occupational therapist can help your child with after surgery for a brain tumour.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
A biopsy allows doctors to look at the tumour cells to diagnose the type of cancer you may have. Find out about the different types of biopsies, why you may need a biopsy and the potential risks.
Soft tissue tumours can develop in the muscles, fat, blood vessels or other tissues that surround the organs. Read about the symptoms of soft tissue tumours, how they are diagnosed and possible treatment and prognosis.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
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.
Some types of cancer may require surgery as part of diagnosis or treatment. Read about what to expect before, during and after surgery as part of cancer treatment.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
Extensive tips, issues and a detailed description of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.
An in-depth discussion of the potential complications that may arise in children who have recently undergone brain tumour surgery.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
