Pediatric Brain Tumors – FAQs

Alan Cohen, M.D., director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins, discusses Pediatric Brain Tumors, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options and seeking second opinions. For more information: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/pedsneurosurgery.

Questions Answered
0:03 What is a pediatric brain tumor?
0:37 What are the symptoms and signs of a pediatric brain tumor?
2:50 What are the treatment options for pediatric brain tumors?
3:55 What are the newest minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of pediatric brain tumors?
4:55 Should one seek out a second opinion with a diagnosis of a pediatric brain tumor?
5:59 What is the prognosis for a child with a brain tumor?