ON THIS PAGE: You will read about the scientific research being done to learn more about astrocytoma and how to treat it. Use the menu to see other pages.

Doctors are working to learn more about astrocytoma. This includes ways to prevent it and how to provide the best care to children diagnosed with astrocytoma. The following areas of research may include new options for patients through clinical trials. Always talk with your child’s doctor about the best diagnostic and treatment options for your child.

ON THIS PAGE: You will learn about the different types of treatments doctors use for children with astrocytoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find out more about changes and medical problems that can be a sign of astrocytoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find drawings of the main body parts affected by astrocytoma. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find information about the estimated number of children and teens who will be diagnosed with astrocytoma each year. You will also read general information on surviving the disease. Remember, survival rates depend on several factors, and no 2 people with a tumor are the same. Use the menu to see other pages.

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some basic information about astrocytoma and the parts of the body it may affect. This is the first page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Childhood Astrocytoma. Use the menu to see other pages. Think of that menu as a roadmap for this entire guide.

The brain and spinal column make up the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS controls all vital functions of the body, including thought, speech, and strength.