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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Childhood Central Nervous System Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: December 19, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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If your child has been diagnosed with AT/RT, you likely have questions about how serious the cancer is and your child's chances of survival. The likely outcome or course of a disease is called prognosis.
The prognosis depends on:
whether your child has certain inherited gene changes
whether the tumor has certain gene changes
your child's age
the amount of tumor remaining after surgery
whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the brain and spinal cord or to the kidney at the time of diagnosis
whether the cancer has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back)
No two people are alike, and responses to treatment can vary greatly. Your child's cancer care team is in the best position to talk with you about your child's prognosis.
Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice