Key points about brain tumors
- Brain tumors start in the cells of the brain.
- Brain tumors can grow at any age. Those that grow in infants and children are very different from those in adults.
- The types of brain tumors are based on the cell type and its location in the brain.
- Some common symptoms of brain tumors are headache, nausea and vomiting, and trouble with movement.
- Most children are treated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
- On-going follow-up is important to watch for effects of tumors or treatment and the cancer growing back.
- Children’s National Hospital offers a full-range of pediatric brain tumor therapies including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy and targeted therapies.
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Brain Tumor Treatment at Children's National Hospital
The Brain Tumor Institute at Children’s National is a world leader in childhood brain tumor care and research. Discover more about the treatments we offer.
Departments that Treat Brain Tumors
Blood and Marrow Transplant
Our blood and bone marrow disease experts provide advanced transplant procedures for children and teenagers.
Experimental Therapeutics Program
With exclusive access to new treatments, the Experimental Therapeutics Program at Children's National offers renewed hope for a good outcome to all families.
Neurointerventional Radiology Program
Our Neurointerventional Radiology Program targets the tiniest spaces in a child's brain or spine using catheters and imaging to treat vascular conditions without more invasive surgery.