Childhood
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Center
The Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Center at Schneider
Children's Hospital is committed to providing comprehensive, innovative,
state of the art care for children diagnosed with tumors of the
nervous system. Our multidisciplinary team is dedicated to treating
the broad spectrum of benign, malignant, primary and metastatic
tumors in young patients whose bodies and brains are still developing.
About Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Tumors of the nervous system are abnormal growths of cells found
within the brain or spinal cord. The causes of these tumors are
not known and there are many different types of nervous system
growths, which may be benign or malignant. Some tumors arise from
the brain while others, from the spinal cord. Astrocytomas, brainstem
gliomas, ependymomas, oligodendrogliomas, meningiomas, medulloblastomas,
schwannomas, craniopharyngiomas, germ-cell tumors, and pineal
region tumors are some of the lesions we routinely treat.
Our Team
Childhood brain and spinal cord tumors present a complex challenge
for physicians, families and patients. A dedicated, interactive
team of medical specialists, clinical researchers and a professional
support team meet this challenge. Our dedicated pediatric neuro-oncologists,
neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, radiation oncologists,
social workers, psychologists, neuro-psychologists, educational
specialists and nutritionists represent only a fraction of the
sub-specialists involved in the care of children with tumors of
the nervous system. Our Multidisciplinary Brain & Spinal Cord
Tumor Board meets every Tuesday during which patient's care is
carefully reviewed by the entire team.
How to contact us
For suspected or newly diagnosed tumors, routine referrals, consultation,
or second opinions call:
Alyssa
Quinlan, PA-C
Coordinator, Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Center
718-470-4356
Mark
Atlas, MD
Chair, Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumor Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Arlene
Redner, MD
Co-Chair, Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumor Center
Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Support for Patients, Caregivers, and Siblings
Lauren Juzwin, LCSW, (718) 470-3442
Social
Worker, Childhood Brain & Spinal Cord Tumor Center
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