I think my child has a brain tumour
This page will help you understand the difference between brain tumour signs and symptoms. It also provides guidance about the functions of the brain and what a brain tumour is.Know the symptoms
Symptoms are abnormal changes your child may have felt and this page discusses the different signs and symptoms they may be experiencing.
The brain
It is the most complex organ in the body, and the organ that we know the least about. This page is to help you have a better understanding of how the brain is structured.
What is a brain tumour
A brain tumour is a mass of abnormal cells growing in the brain. This page gives a brief description of what a brain tumour is and causes.
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Diagnosing a brain tumour
The doctors will then use a variety of scans and tests to determine whether your child has a brain tumour and, if they do, what type of tumour they have. This page will explain some of the scans and test your child may have to diagnose a brain tumour.