An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.
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 diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
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.
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.
Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
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 in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
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.
Read about the many different types of low-grade gliomas, including cerebellar, optic, brainstem, hemispheric, thalamic, and spinal cord.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
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.
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.
Germ cell tumours are a type of cancer that start in the germ cells. Learn about where germ cell tumours are most commonly found, how they are diagnosed and the main types of treatment.
This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.
Bone cancer, or sarcoma, is a type of cancer that starts in a bone. Learn about bone cells, bone tumours and diagnosis and treatment of bone cancer.
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.
