What are pediatric low-grade gliomas? Learn what causes these brain tumors and which specialists treat them.
The majority of these brain tumors are successfully treated, but therapies depend on the location and size of the tumor, plus the child's age.
A solid partnership with your child's care team is essential to treatment success for pLGG. Learn how to partner with them as you navigate your child's journey.
While there’s no single way to help your child understand the scope of pLGG, these tools can help you navigate what’s to come.
Surgery is a good option for pediatric low-grade gliomas. Learn about that and other pLGG treatments, and the side effects your child may have.
Explain to your child what's involved with chemo or pills. An IV may be placed in their arm, and they may not feel well afterward. Or the medicine may taste yucky.
pLGG treatment side effects vary in nature and timing – from right away to months or years later. Here’s what to know to help your child manage them.
Worry and stress are common, so it's important to practice self-care. You'll be better equipped to care for your child and help them manage their brain tumor.
Treatment for pLGG will be tough on your child and on you. Learn what you can do to make it easier.
After treatment for pLGG, kids have overwhelmingly high survival rates. Here’s what to expect in the years to come.
