Abstract
This article reviews the current approach to the treatment of childhood brain tumors. Common childhood brain tumors are profiled in separate sections, and the conclusion includes a discussion of the long-term clinical effects of radiation and chemotherapy.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Agents / adverse effects
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Astrocytoma / therapy
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Brain Neoplasms / therapy*
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Brain Stem
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Cerebellar Neoplasms / therapy
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Combined Modality Therapy
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Craniopharyngioma / therapy
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Ependymoma / therapy
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Glioma / therapy
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Humans
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Medulloblastoma / therapy
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Radiotherapy / adverse effects
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Visual Pathways