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Stages of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma

Key Points

The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all through the brain.

The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all through the brain.

Staging is the process used to find out how much cancer there is and if cancer has spread. It is important to know the stage in order to plan treatment.

There is no standard staging system for childhood brain stem glioma. Treatment is based on the following:

Whether the tumor is newly diagnosed or recurrent (has come back after treatment).
The type of tumor (either a diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma or a focal glioma).

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Stages of Childhood Brain Stem Glioma

Key Points

The plan for cancer treatment depends on whether the tumor is in one area of the brain or has spread all through the brain.

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