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Brain and spinal cord tumors -- known as central nervous system tumors (CNS) -- are the most common type of solid tumor in children, constituting about 20 percent of all malignancies in patients under the age of 15. Brain tumors can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). There are many different types of brain tumors. Tumors that form in the tissues and cells of a child's brain are called primary brain tumors. In some cases, tumors that have originated in other parts of the body spread, or metastasize, to the brain, but this is rare in children.
In the sections below, you will find information about our approach and expertise in the treatment of children with brain tumors; a list of our pediatric brain tumor team members; information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of pediatric brain tumors; our latest treatment advances; and survivorship and support resources.
