Chemo Alone Effective in Treating Kids' Brain Tumors

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"If we can delay radiation, then we allow more time for our youngest patients to develop physically, which could decrease some of the long-term effects from [radiation] treatment," Ater said. "This trial at least gives parents more information and alternative options when making decisions about their child's treatment."

The study was presented this week at the International Society of Pediatric Oncology annual meeting, in Berlin.

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The American Cancer Society has more about brain and spinal cord tumors in children.

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