Central Nervous System Tumors In Children And Adolescents

Brain tumors are the most prevalent types of pediatric solid cancer. The prognosis of the patients is still unfavorable. The progress in molecular biology and genetics in the last years designates additional biologic markers and prognostic factors and can facilitate individual treatment. With the collaboration in international expert groups and with using the new treatment modalities and international therapeutical protocols we can increase the chance for survival of patients. (author)