Worried? What's next?
Brain tumors are relatively rare in children and young adults with nearly 4,000 children newly diagnosed per year in the united states.
If your child is showing symptoms described on this website, this does not mean that they definitely have a brain tumor. These symptoms can have a variety of other causes, which may or may not be serious.
However, any child with unusual symptoms should be evaluated by their primary care provider. If the syptoms are concerning for a brain tumor, consider showing the provider this website. Any child needing immediate medical care should be taken to the nearest emergency department or dial 9-1-1.