Central nervous system tumors

El cuidado de una persona con tumor cerebral o cáncer metastásico en el cerebro

El cuidado de un ser querido con un tumor cerebral o cáncer que se ha diseminado al cerebro (en inglés) desde otra parte del cuerpo puede ser un desafío único. Además de los cambios físicos, las personas con un tumor cerebral o cáncer que se ha diseminado al cerebro pueden experimentar cambios de ánimo, personalidad y razonamiento. Como resultado, los cuidadores con frecuencia tienen una variedad de responsabilidades que pueden ser abrumadoras. Planificar para esta tarea lo ayudará a brindar atención de calidad sin dejar de cuidar su propia salud y bienestar.

Caring for a Person with a Brain Tumor or Metastatic Brain Cancer

People with a tumor in their brain often have unique physical, practical, and emotional needs during and after their medical treatment. In addition to physical changes, patients can experience changes in mood, personality, and thinking. As a result, caregiving at home can be challenging. Caregiving often includes a variety of responsibilities that may feel overwhelming. Planning for your role as a caregiver will help you take good care of your loved one and support your own health and wellbeing.

Central Nervous System Tumors (Brain and Spinal Cord) - Childhood - Survivorship

ON THIS PAGE: You will read about how to cope with challenges in everyday life after your child’s diagnosis. Use the menu to see other pages.

What is survivorship?

The word “survivorship” means different things to different people, but it often describes living with, through, and beyond the diagnosis of a central nervous system (CNS) tumor. In some ways, survivorship is one of the most complicated parts of your child's care because it is different for every child and their family.

Central Nervous System Tumors (Brain and Spinal Cord) - Childhood - Additional Resources

ON THIS PAGE: You will find some helpful links to other areas of Cancer.Net that provide information about the care and treatment of children with a central nervous system (CNS) tumor. This is the final page of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Childhood Central Nervous System Tumors (Brain and Spinal Cord). Use the menu to go back and see other pages.

Central Nervous System Tumors (Brain and Spinal Cord) - Childhood - Follow-Up Care

ON THIS PAGE: You will read about your child’s medical care after treatment is finished and why this follow-up care is important. Use the menu to see other pages.

Care for children diagnosed with a central nervous system (CNS) tumor does not end when active treatment has finished. Your child’s health care team will continue to check that the tumor has not come back, manage any side effects, and monitor your child’s overall health. This is called follow-up care. All children treated for a CNS tumor should have life-long, follow-up care.

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