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← Childhood Medulloblastoma and Other Central Nervous System Embryonal Tumors

FOR PATIENTS · SOURCE READING

There are different types of treatment for children who have medulloblastoma and other central nervous system (CNS) embryonal tumors.

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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Context: Treatment Option Overview

There are different types of treatment for children and adolescents with medulloblastoma, other types of CNS embryonal tumors, or pineoblastoma. You and your child's cancer care team will work together to decide treatment. Many factors will be considered, such as your child's overall health and whether the tumor is newly diagnosed or has come back.

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