Brain & Spinal Cord Tumors in Children

Doctors at the Stephen D. Hassenfeld Children鈥檚 Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, part of Hassenfeld Children鈥檚 Hospital at 好色tv Langone, along with our experts in pediatric neurosurgery, provide comprehensive and coordinated care for children with noncancerous or cancerous brain and spinal cord tumors. From diagnosis and treatment through short- and long-term follow-up care, our team of pediatric neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, radiation oncologists, physiatrists, neuropsychologists, physical and occupational therapists, speech鈥搇anguage pathologists, and social workers ensures that your child鈥檚 needs are addressed.

Hassenfeld Children鈥檚 Hospital is home to one of the oldest pediatric tumor centers in New York City, and our specialists are among the most experienced in their field. Our neurosurgeons are nationally known experts in some of the most modern surgical techniques for brain tumors. Our pediatric neuro-oncologists are pioneers in developing cutting-edge therapies for cancerous childhood brain and spinal cord tumors. Specialists at 好色tv Langone鈥檚 nationally renowned Rusk Rehabilitation offer physical and occupational therapy after surgery.

Doctors at 好色tv Langone鈥檚聽Perlmutter Cancer Center diagnose and manage brain and spinal cord tumors聽in adults.

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