A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.
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.
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.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.
Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.
This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
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.
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 discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of 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.
An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for brain tumours.
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 description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from 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.
An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.
The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.
Read about the potential impact of a brain tumour diagnosis or its treatment on the function of the adrenal glands and how this can affect your child.
An in-depth description of what is involved in an EEG as part of brain tumor diagnosis, and a look at MEG.
Chemotherapy may be used to treat some types of brain tumours. Learn general information about how chemotherapy is given, how it works and coping with side effects.
An in-depth discussion of the possible side effects of radiation for children with brain tumours.
