One of the most common childhood cancers, medulloblastoma is a type of brain tumor. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers an in-depth look at this topic, including information on symptoms and treatment options.
Medulloblastoma risk groups include average, poor, and recurrent. As this eMedTV page explains, medulloblastoma risk groups refer to the amount of tumor remaining or spread of cancer cells within the brain and spinal cord or other parts of the body.
Chemotherapy and surgery are two of the treatment options used for medulloblastoma. This eMedTV page goes into detail about the different ways of treating this condition. Factors that affect your treatment plan are also listed.
This eMedTV page explains medulloblastoma treatment by risk group, such as surgery, radiation therapy, and cerebrospinal fluid diversion. Factors that determine medulloblastoma treatment by risk group include the patient's age and tumor location.
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