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There are literally hundreds of different types of brain
tumors, benign and malignant. One of the most
difficult aspects about treating brain tumors is the
simple fact that no two brains are alike. Because
of our DNA structures, scientists have found that this
plays an important role in the way that brain cells
mutate. While brain tumors have commonalities
among patients, they have their differences; thus,
treatment options don't always work from patient to
patient. Some of the most common categories of
pediatric brain tumors are listed here and will provide
you with an introduction into these types of pediatric
brain tumors and their symptoms, as well as starting
points for options during your journey with pediatric
brain cancer.
Brain tumors are also given a grading by World Health
Organization (WHO) to identify benign and malignant
tumors. Grade I and II tumors are benign in
nature, while Grade III and IV tumors are malignant.
Consider all brain tumors malignant by location, meaning
that because they reside in the brain and/or spinal
cord, there is an elevated risk in treating them without
damaging the central nervous system.
While Kyla Miller Foundation wishes to provide
comprehensive information for our audience, we realize
that other foundations and research institutes have
already published the information you seek. The
information listed here has been gathered from
comprehensive documentation published by the
American
Brain Tumor Association and
St. Jude Children's Research
Hospital. KMF will provide summary information to
get you started and drop-off points for published
information under the Links section of our website. KMF
is in no way affiliated with American Brain Tumor
Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To use this facility, click on any of the links to
the right.
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