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Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery) and treatment options.
Source: Childhood Medulloblastoma and Other Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors Treatment (PDQ®)–Patient Version, National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: December 2, 2024 · Captured 2026-09-09.
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If your child has been diagnosed with medulloblastoma, other CNS embryonal tumor, or pineoblastoma, 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 and treatment options depend on:
the type of tumor and where it is in the brain
whether the cancer has spread within the brain and spinal cord when the tumor is found
the age of the child when the tumor is found
how much of the tumor remains after surgery
whether there are certain changes in the chromosomes, genes, or brain cells
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whether the tumor has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back)
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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