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Treatment for your child's brain and/or spinal cord
tumor will depend greatly on the type of tumor and its
location. Work very closely with your child's team
of doctors to determine the best possible course of
treatment for your child. Treatment may use one or
multiple types of drugs and may be combined with
radiation. The most important part of your child's
treatment program should be a healthy diet. Avoid
foods with processed sugars and drink plenty of water.
Some drug therapies react with ingredients in some foods
and should be avoided. These will be explained by
your child's doctor.
No treatment is without risk. Be sure to
educate yourself on all aspects of your child's
treatment plan and what the risks are.
IMPORTANT - No question is a stupid question!
After all, it's your child's life on the line!
Port Catheter - A subcutaneous port catheter
may be surgically placed in your child. It
consists of flexible tubing inserted directly into an
artery or vein with the insertion well just below the
surface of the skin in the chest area. for
children that will be poked and prodded for blood
samples and administration of drugs, this is an
excellent choice for the patient's comfort. A
little numbing cream on the site prior to the needle
insertion makes this a relatively painless procedure for
children.
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