BRAIN TUMORS IN CHILDREN: OUTCOMES

Course overview

Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors in children and account for 20–25% of childhood cancers. Multimodal treatment approaches result in a cure for nearly 70% of children with brain tumors, but survival rates vary depending on the type, site, and grade of tumor and the treatment used. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of outcomes of studies related to brain tumors in children, including survival outcomes, and treatment-related complications, and to aid in caring for the patient with this diagnosis. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.