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.
Cancer.Net includes many other sections about the medical and emotional aspects of a CNS tumor for the person diagnosed and their family members and friends. This website is meant to be a resource for you and your loved ones from the time of diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond.
Here are a few links to help you explore other parts of Cancer.Net:
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Search for a specialist in your local area using this free database of doctors from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
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Learn what phrases and terms used in medical care and treatment mean.
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Read more about the first steps to take when your child is diagnosed with a tumor.
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Find out more about clinical trials as a treatment option.
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Get information about managing the financial costs of medical care.
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Learn more about coping with the emotions that a tumor can bring, including those within a family or a relationship.
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Find a national, not-for-profit advocacy organization that may offer additional information, services, and support for children with a CNS tumor and their families.
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Explore what to do when your child finishes active treatment.
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Download Cancer.Net Mobile, a free app that includes a symptom and side effect tracker, medication reminders, and other interactive resources.
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To find a range of information and insights from different voices on timely cancer topics, visit the Cancer.Net Blog.
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Watch Cancer.Net videos with ASCO experts explaining the basics of cancer treatment, side effects, survivorship, clinical trials, caregiving, and more.
This is the end of Cancer.Net’s Guide to Childhood Central Nervous System Tumors (Brain and Spinal Cord). Use the menu to choose a different section to read in this guide.