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Embryonal Cell Tumors (Medulloblastomas) Treatment
Source: Central Nervous System Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: March 28, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Treatment of Primary CNS Tumors by Tumor Type
Medulloblastoma occurs primarily in children but may also occur in adults.[31] For more information, see Childhood Medulloblastoma and Other Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors Treatment.
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Treatment options for medulloblastomas include:
Surgery plus craniospinal radiation therapy for patients with good-risk disease.[32]
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Surgery plus craniospinal radiation therapy and various chemotherapy regimens for patients with poor-risk disease (under clinical evaluation).[32]
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