Pediatric Brain Tumors

Overview

Mayo Clinic provides cutting edge treatment facilities and a team of medical experts who treat children with brain tumors. A pediatric neurologist specializing in brain tumors (neuro-oncologist) typically will be your child's primary doctor. This doctor will coordinate access to other specialists from the brain tumor treatment team, including neurology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, endocrinology, neuropathology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, psychology and brain rehabilitation.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Specialists in children's health care. The treatment of brain tumors in children can be very different from treatment in adults. Pediatric specialists work together to deliver the most effective treatment for your child.
• Expertise and experience. Mayo neurosurgeons have extensive experience in tumor removal in both adults and children. A study found that experience is a major factor affecting pediatric brain tumor surgical outcomes.
• Time for you. Doctors take the time to listen, explain options and answer your questions.
• Technology. Mayo makes extensive use of advanced technology to improve outcomes.
• Efficiency. In Mayo's efficient system, brain tumor testing, diagnosis and the start of treatment can usually be done in days, not months.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery.

Read more about brain tumors at MayoClinic.com.