Our medical and surgical providers have expertise in every type of brain and spinal cord tumor that can affect children of any age. And we’re here for you every step of the way—from diagnosis to survivorship. Speak with our team to discuss to learn what we can do for your family.
Astrocytomas are a type of tumor in the brain or spinal cord that’s a result of abnormal growth of glial cells (cells that surround, protect, and help neurons send messages from your brain to your body).
Central Nervous System (CNS) Tumors are the second most common childhood tumor type, with around 4,000 new cases diagnosed each year. CNS Tumors are made up of two sub-categories: primary and secondary tumors.
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a rare and aggressive brain tumor with only 200–300 cases a year in US children that’s hard to access for biopsy or drug delivery due to its location.
Most commonly developing in the cerebellum (which controls coordination, balance, and other motor skills), medulloblastomas are slightly more common in boys than girls, and are most often found in school-aged children, 16 and under.
A growth that develops within or next to the spinal canal, spinal cord tumors can be non-cancerous or cancerous. They can also start and stay in the spine (primary tumors) or they can spread to other areas in the body (metastatic)—metastatic tumors are rare in children.
