Role of Radiation Treatment for Medulloblastomas

Radiation is recommended for all patients following surgery. There is a need to treat the whole brain and spinal cord, followed by a boost to the primary area of tumour in the cerebellum. Medulloblastoma is very sensitive to radiation therapy.

Indications

Always recommended in all patients.

Benefits

There is a significant likelihood of cure with radiation for this tumour.

How to Make a Referral

Patients may be referred to one of the radiation oncologists in the Site Group either through the departmental referral process or by contacting one of the physicians directly.

This page was last updated July 22nd, 2010 at 3:31pm.