Conclusion
Great strides have been made over the past several decades with regards our understanding and treatments of tumors arising within the central nervous system in children. On most tumors we now know what features of our treatments have a positive impact on prognosis. For most tumor types newer protocols are having a positive impact on prognosis. Still problematic, however are late side effects from the more aggressive treatment packages required in the treatment of the more malignant tumors. This has become a central question in the development of newer treatment protocols.
Support Services for Families of Children with Nervous System Tumors
CureSearch
4600 East West Highway, #600
Bethesda, MD 20814-3457
(800) 458-6223
Children's Oncology Group (COG)
440 E. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60012
Arcadia, CA 91066-6012
(626) 447-0064
The Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
274 Madison Ave, St 1301
New York, New York 10016
(877) 228-HOPE
(212) 448-1022 Fax
Making Headway Foundation, Inc.:
35 Alpine Lane
Chappaqua, NY 10514
(914) 238-8384
(914) 238-1693 Fax
