Role of Radiation Treatment for Craniopharyngioma

Radiation is usually recommended for all patients following incomplete resection with an anticipated long-term control rate of approximately 75%.

Indications

Usually recommended in most patients with residual tumour following surgery.

Benefits

High likelihood of cure.

Special Programs

Princess Margaret Hospital offers fractionated stereotactic radiation therapy.

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 3:32pm.