Pediatric Brain Tumors – FAQs

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06/16/23

Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, discusses Pediatric Brain Tumors, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and seeking second opinions. For more information: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/pedsneurosurgery.

Questions Answered
1. What is a pediatric brain tumor? 0:03
2. What are the symptoms and signs of a pediatric brain tumor? 0:37
3. What are the treatment options for pediatric brain tumors? 2:50
4. What are the newest minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors? 3:55
5. Should one seek out a second opinion with a diagnosis of a pediatric brain tumor? 4:55
6. What is the prognosis for a child with a brain tumor? 5:59