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Medulloblastomas

Medulloblastoma is the most common form of brain cancer among children. Learn more about medulloblastoma symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

Total body irradiation for blood and marrow transplants

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Learn about total body irradiation which is given to a child before the blood and marrow transplant.

Radiation therapy

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Radiation therapy is used to treat some kinds of cancer. Find out it works, what needs to be done to prepare and what to expect while receiving radiation treatment.

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): Radiation therapy

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Learn how radiation therapy is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

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.

Radiation for brain tumours

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Radiation therapy may be used to help treat a brain tumour. Learn how radiation therapy works and what you need to know before your child begins treatment.

High grade gliomas

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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.

Types of radiation

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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.

Reasons for a blood and marrow transplant

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Parents can find out if their child is a candidate for a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

Cognitive side effects of radiation

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For some people, radiation can affect memory and ability to think, learn and concentrate. These are known as cognitive side effects. Find out who gets cognitive side effects, how you will know if you have cognitive side effects and the effects of these changes.

Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

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

Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG)

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Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG) are a type of malignant brain tumour. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and outlook for DIPG.

Treating acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL)

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Learn about the different types of treatment for children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Late effects of cancer treatment

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Late effects of cancer treatment may occur months or years after treatment has finished. Learn about the types of late effects, how to minimize your risk and where to find more information.

Cancer research and your teenager

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Learn about ongoing cancer research and your teenager's role in research and clinical trials.

Infections after a blood and marrow transplant

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Information for parents about infections that may occur after a child's blood and marrow transplant (BMT).

131I-Metaiodobenzylguanidine (131I-MIBG) therapy for high-risk neuroblastoma

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131I-MIBG is a radioactive therapy used to treat high-risk neuroblastoma. Learn how to prepare for the treatment and care for your child after MIBG therapy. Also learn about potential side effects and complications and when to seek medical attention.

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.

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.

Secondary cancers

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Learn why your child is at risk of developing secondary cancers after they are treated for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Fertility and radiation

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Radiation can affect fertility for both males and females. Learn how it can affect fertility and what your options are for preserving fertility.

Side effects of radiation

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Radiation targets cancer cells but can also damage healthy cells, which can cause different side effects. Read an overview of these side effects, find out when you may notice them whether you can predict which side effects you may have.

Treatment for acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL)

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Learn how standard-risk and high-risk acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is treated and how this treatment differs from other forms of acute myeloid leukemia (AML).

Pharmacogenetic testing: SLCO1B1

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Learn about SLCO1B1, a gene tested through pharmacogenetic testing to predict an individual’s response to statins (medications that help lower cholesterol).

Other late effects of leukemia

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Learn potential issues that can result from treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).