Brain tumours
Learning HubA brain tumour is any abnormal group of cells in the brain. Brain tumours are rare in children with about 300 cases diagnosed in Canada each year. Learn about the different types of brain tumours and how they are graded. Also learn how different types of tumours are diagnosed and how each is treated.
Brain tumours: Overview
Types of brain tumours
Diagnosis of brain tumours
Treatment of brain tumours
Complications and side effects of brain tumours and treatments
Nutritional issues and brain tumours
Rehabilitation
Learning effects
Coping, mental health and wellbeing supports
Looking ahead and life after treatment
Palliative care
Additional resources
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