Learn about the different types of brain tumours, how they are diagnosed and treated, and the various supports available to families.
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.
In-depth information on treatment options for different types of brain tumours and brain cancer in children.
A step-by-step introduction to the different types of childhood brain tumors. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.
An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.
This page describes what is involved in the diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours.
Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.
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.
Gliomas are a type of brain tumour. Find out what causes them, types of gliomas and possible symptoms.
Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.
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 describes a type of brain tumour called a rhabdoid tumour, what causes this kind of tumour, and some possible symptoms.
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.
Important information on the physical and sensory effects that your child may experience following brain tumour treatment.
In-depth answers on what happens when your child goes home after brain tumour surgery, and when to call the treatment team.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about heart tumours in children, and how they are diagnosed. Both the most common types of benign and malignant tumours are discussed.
Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.
Learn about steroid treatment for brain tumours, including why your child may need this treatment and the possible side effects.
An in-depth look at what is involved in a biopsy as part of the medical diagnosis of brain cancer.
