Miami Children's Hospital is proud to be a center of excellence for the care of children with
brain tumors in South Florida.
A multidisciplinary team consisting of Neuro-Radiology, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Neuro-Oncology and Radiation Therapy is available for the diagnosis and treatment of all types of benign or malignant brain tumors.
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 tumors such as medulloblastoma, germinoma and 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 developmental effects of treatment. Neurological support and Psychological support is of utmost importance. The full services of Miami Children's Hospital are available for the best care to our children with brain tumors.
Innovative diagnostic modalities and research studies are available for cases of resistant or recurrent tumors. Miami Children's Hospital is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group and has access to phase II research protocols for the use of investigational new agents.
For Cancer Center Information / Appointments, please call (305) 662-8360.
Additional Cancer Center Resources
Bone Marrow Transplant
- Meet the Bone Marrow Transplant Team
- Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Success Stories
Brain Cancer Research Program
Cancer Center Physicians
Living Room Infusion Center
Neuro Oncology
- Meet the Neuro Oncology Team
Cancer Patient Success Stories
- Bria, Osteosarcoma
- Daniella, T-cell Lymphoma
- Destiny, Cancerous Tumors
- Jany, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
- Sofia, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Pediatric Cancer Department Highlights
Additional Cancer Resources
Main Cancer Center page