Search Results

The brain tumour health-care team

An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.

Radiation for brain tumours

Health A-Z

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.

Potential side effects from radiation for brain tumours

Health A-Z

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

Treatment of rhabdoid tumours

Health A-Z

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

Brain tumours: An overview

Health A-Z

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

Brain tumours: Life after treatment

Health A-Z

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

Thyroid abnormalities after brain tumour treatment

Health A-Z

In-depth information concerning thyroid problems that may arise as a result of your child's brain tumour diagnosis and/or radiation therapy, and what can be done to manage them.

Other types of brain tumours

Health A-Z

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

Secondary cancer after a brain tumour

Health A-Z

Read about the occurrence of secondary cancer after brain tumour treatment in your child. Find out what the risk factors are, how it will be screened and what can be done.

Complications and side effects of brain tumour procedures

Health A-Z

An in-depth look at the side effects and complications that may occur after brain surgery.

Effects of brain tumours and treatment on growth in childhood

Health A-Z

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

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): Radiation therapy

Health A-Z

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

Brain tumours

Health A-Z

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.

Central nervous system germ cell tumours (CNS-GCT)

Health A-Z

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.

Medulloblastomas

Health A-Z

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

Ependymomas

Health A-Z

Ependymomas are a type of brain tumour. Discover what causes ependymomas, what the symptoms are, and how they are treated.

When brain tumours and treatment affect learning

Health A-Z

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

Treatment of other tumour types

Health A-Z

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

Categorizing brain tumours

Health A-Z

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

Craniopharyngiomas

Health A-Z

Learn about craniopharyngiomas, including how they are diagnosed, treatments and long-term outcomes.

Osteoporosis after brain tumour treatment

Health A-Z

Find out how osteoporosis can develop in your child as a result of brain tumour treatment, and how this can be prevented.

Cognitive side effects of radiation

Health A-Z

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 brain tumours

Health A-Z

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

Diffuse intrinsic pontine gliomas (DIPG)

Health A-Z

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

Diagnosing and categorizing brain tumours

Health A-Z

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.