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      Germ cell tumours

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      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.

      Central nervous system germ cell tumours (CNS-GCT)

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      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.

      Other types of brain tumours

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      Learn about different brain tumors including pituitary adenoma, schwannoma, meningioma, and PNETs. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

      Treatment of other tumour types

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      An in-depth look at treatment possibilities for other tumour types such as a pituitary adenoma, a schwannoma, a meningioma, and PNETs.

      Chemotherapy for brain tumours

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      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.

      Diagnosing and categorizing brain tumours

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      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.

      Chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes the use of chemotherapy for rhabdoid tumours.

      Side effects of chemotherapy for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of the potential side effects of chemotherapy for children suffering from brain tumours.

      Brain tumours

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      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.

      Effects of brain tumours and treatment on growth in childhood

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      Find out how a brain tumour diagnosis and/or its treatment can impact your child’s growth and how the effects can be managed.

      Rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.

      Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

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      This page describes what is involved in the treatment of rhabdoid tumours.

      Categorizing brain tumours

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      A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Puberty and fertility in boys after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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      Detailed information on the effects that brain tumour treatment may have on a child's fertility and pubertal development.

      Chemotherapy for other tumour types

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      An in-depth discussion of chemotherapy for children suffering from various types of brain tumours.

      Brain tumours: An overview

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      An overview of the causes, genetics, symptoms, diagnosis, environmental risks and treatment of childhood brain tumours.

      Soft tissue tumours

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      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.

      How does chemotherapy work?

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      Learn how chemotherapy works with this click-through animation that shows how chemotherapy affects cells in the body.

      Brain tumours

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      Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.

      Puberty and fertility in girls after diagnosis and treatment for brain tumours

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      Detailed information on the effect that brain tumour treatment may have on a girl’s pubertal development and fertility.

      Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

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      In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

      Types of cancer in young people

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      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.

      Other diagnostic procedures for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of other diagnostic procedures, such as blood tests and x-rays, which are involved in the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.

      Treatment of brain tumours

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      In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children. 

      Complications from central lines for brain tumours

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      An in-depth discussion of the possible complications from central line treatments for children with brain tumours.

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