Miami Children's Hospital Neuro Oncology Neuro Oncology Program for the Treatment of Brain Tumors in Children Miami Children's Hospital is proud to be a center of excellence for the care of children with brain tumors in South Florida. The Neuro Oncology specialist provides initial consultation for referrals with suspected or proven brain tumors. Appropriate referrals to the neurosurgeon, or radiotherapist would be made. When appropriate, the latest chemotherapy protocols will be given for patients with selected tumors.
Chemotherapy can improve survival and cure rates in a variety of astrocytoma.
In addition chemotherapy can be offered to infants with malignant tumors in an effort to delay or completely avoid the need for radiation therapy. The Neuro Oncologist will coordinate the treatment of a child with a brain tumor with the neurosurgeon and radiation therapist and will supervise chemotherapy administration in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Careful attention is given to the neuropsychologic and development effects of treatment. Neurological support and Psychological support is of utmost importance. Innovative diagnostic modalities and research studies are available for cases of resistant or recurrent tumors.