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      After surgery for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of what to expect for a child undergoing brain surgery for 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.

      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.

      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 tumour resources

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      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.

      Behaviour changes in children with brain tumours

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      In-depth information concerning behaviour changes you might see in your child during brain tumour treatment.

      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.

      Ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      An in-depth description of the option of shunts for children suffering from brain tumours.

      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.

      Excess weight gain after brain tumour treatment

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      An overview of the factors that can affect weight gain in children with brain tumours, and tips for maintaining a healthy weight.

      Diagnosis of rhabdoid tumours

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

      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. 

      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.

      When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

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      Learn about the impact that brain tumours, surgery and treatment, may have on your child's ability to learn.

      Brain tumours: Life after treatment

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      Important information on some of the side effects that your child may experience from brain tumour therapy.

      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.

      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.

      Clinic visits and brain tumours

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      Find out what happens at clinic visits during follow-up treatment when your child is back at home after receiving treatment for a brain tumour.

      Gaining too much weight during brain tumour treatment

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      In-depth information concerning the issues that may arise for your child if he gains too much weight as a side effect of his brain tumour treatment.

      Potential side effects from radiation for brain tumours

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      An in-depth discussion of the possible side effects of radiation for children with brain tumours.

      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.

      Complications from ventriculostomy and shunts for brain tumours

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      Important information concerning the problems that can arise for your child undergoing brain tumour treatment with regard to shunts.

      Pre-surgery for brain tumours

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      An in-depth explanation of brain surgery for a child with a brain tumour. Answers provided by Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.

      Brain tumours: Helping siblings cope

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      Information on the extremely difficult task of helping siblings adjust to their sibling suffering from a brain tumour.

      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.

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