Long Term Survivorship Outcomes For Children Battling Low Grade Glioma Brain Tumors

A first-ever comprehensive, large-scale survivorship research study revealed breakthrough findings to help guide treatment options for children battling low grade glioma brain tumors. Dr. Mark Kieran, Clinical Director of the Brain Tumor Center at Dana Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, Co-Director of the Pediatric Low Grade Astrocytoma Research Program and co-author of the new study - presents the long term survivorship findings and discusses the implications for future treatment decisions. This unprecedented study finally quantifies what outcomes look like for children with low-grade gliomas who have undergone the front-line treatment protocols (surgery, chemotherapy and radiation). Understanding the long term impacts of treatments and taking an active role in making treatment decisions, helps parents of children battling LGG ensure that the right path is followed.