Pediatric Neuro-oncology

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Neuro-Oncology

Central nervous system (CNS) tumors, which include cancers of the brain and spinal cord, are the second most common malignancies in pediatrics. The successful management and care of children who suffer from them require a coordinated team approach. Our primary treatment team consists of pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric neuro-oncology, pediatric radiation oncology and advanced practice nursing. These team members are assisted by pediatric neuropathology, neuro-radiology, neurology, endocrinology and nursing specialists. Dedicated psychology, neuropsychology, child life, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition and social services personnel also provide necessary support to patients. Most of these services are available at our Comprehensive Brain Tumor Clinic. All staff are highly trained in providing personal care to children with CNS cancers and are acutely sensitive to the needs and concerns of their families. In addition to the standard treatment plans and the research protocols of the Children’s Oncology Group, we provide individualized therapy, including the capacity to provide novel cellular and immune modalities. Consultations and second opinions are welcomed.

Diseases We Treat

Benign tumors
Low to high-grade gliomas
Diffuse pontine glioma
Optic glioma
NF1 and NF2-associated tumors
Germ cell tumor
Eependymoma
Medulloblastoma
Typical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor
Pituitary tumors
Choroid plexus tumors
Retinoblastoma
PNET
Oligodendroglioma
Meningioma
Tectal tumors
Thalamic tumors
Anglioglioma

Unique Features:

Comprehensive “Medical Home” Outpatient Program
Individualized therapy for diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma and glioblastoma multiforme
Blythedale Children’s Hospital nearby for physical rehabilitation
Pediatric Neuro-Surgical Team
Cutting edge customized patient treatment protocols
Children’s Oncology Group and multicenter clinical trials
Neuropsychological testing and follow-up
Coordinated team of neuro-oncologists, neurologists, neuroradiologists, radiation therapists and pediatric neurosurgeons
Coordinated network of pediatric subspecialists
Social work support
Neuro-oncology and neurosurgery nurse practitioners
Customized radiation oncology treatments
Supportive and palliative care specialists
Personalized targeted therapy
Vaccine and Cellular therapy strategies
Wellness and Survivorship Program for long-term follow-up

Research and Education Highlights:

Medical student, resident, and fellow rotations
Novel drug development targeting mitochondria
Medulloblastoma preclinical research
Adoptive Cellular Immunotherapy
Gene Therapy
Stem Cell Transplantation

Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital
100 Woods Road
Valhalla, NY 10595
914.493.7997

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