The ophthalmology service is dedicated to providing comprehensive ophthalmic care and collaborating with St. Jude researchers to pursue improved ways of diagnosing and treating cancers involving the eye and visual pathways. Top Endocrine Services Children and adolescents with brain tumors often require evaluation and treatment for endocrine system dysfunction. The endocrine system controls the body's hormones. St. Jude's pediatric endocrine service performs these services and conducts research on hormonal side effects and hormonal therapy after cancer treatment. The causes of obesity after cranial irradiation or surgery Our patients are routinely referred to the endocrinologist who follows them on a regular basis.
Specific therapy is initiated if and when it is necessary for a specific child.
The Department of Behavioral Medicine provides neuropsychological, psychosocial, religious, child life and school services. All patients receive a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation at the time of admission and routinely thereafter to assess their developmental progress. The department is also actively engaged in research aimed at clarifying the adverse effects of brain tumors and their treatments, as well as the development of innovative techniques for patient rehabilitation. Top Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation is extremely important to the recovery of children treated for brain tumors. Their quality of life is strongly influenced by the children's ability to communicate, function independently and participate in peer interactions, daily life and recreation.