Brain Tumors in Kids: What You Need to Know

By Jenna Congdon, RN, BSN

“Brain cancer is the second most common type of childhood cancer in the United States(1), with roughly 5,000 children diagnosed every year (2). Let’s shine some light on the types of brain tumors, how they may be treated, and the next steps to take if your child receives this diagnosis.

What is a brain tumor? 

A brain tumor is simply any abnormal mass or “lump” that develops inside the brain or meninges, the layers that surround the brain”...