Medulloblastoma Treatment for Children | I D Cancer Center
Overview
At I D Cancer Center, our multidisciplinary pediatric neuro-oncology team provides comprehensive evaluation, precision radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and long-term support for children and families facing this diagnosis.
Who Is Affected?
Most commonly affects children between 3 to 16 years
Can rarely occur in adults
More common in boys
Medulloblastoma is not inherited in most cases and cannot spread from child to child.
Most commonly affects children between 3 to 16 years
Can rarely occur in adults
More common in boys
Medulloblastoma is not inherited in most cases and cannot spread from child to child.
Common Symptoms
Symptoms often result from increased pressure in the brain or involvement of the cerebellum:
Symptoms often result from increased pressure in the brain or involvement of the cerebellum:
General Symptoms
Headache, especially in the morning
Nausea and vomiting
Irritability or tiredness
Balance problems or unsteady walking
Difficulty with coordination
Blurred vision or double vision
Headache, especially in the morning
Nausea and vomiting
Irritability or tiredness
Balance problems or unsteady walking
Difficulty with coordination
Blurred vision or double vision
Advanced Symptoms
Seizures
Stiff neck
Weakness in arms or legs
Behavioral changes
Any persistent neurological symptoms warrant immediate medical evaluation.
Seizures
Stiff neck
Weakness in arms or legs
Behavioral changes
Any persistent neurological symptoms warrant immediate medical evaluation.
Diagnosis at I D Cancer Center
Precise diagnosis helps in planning the most effective treatment.
We provide:
MRI Brain and Spine (standard for medulloblastoma evaluation)
CT scan (emergency assessment)
Lumbar puncture to check for CSF spread
Neurosurgical biopsy or tumor removal for confirmation
Molecular Subtyping: WNT, SHH, Group 3, Group 4 — important for prognosis
PET-CT (selected cases)
Our team collaborates with expert neurosurgeons for accurate surgical evaluation and safe tissue diagnosis.
Precise diagnosis helps in planning the most effective treatment.
We provide:
MRI Brain and Spine (standard for medulloblastoma evaluation)
CT scan (emergency assessment)
Lumbar puncture to check for CSF spread
Neurosurgical biopsy or tumor removal for confirmation
Molecular Subtyping: WNT, SHH, Group 3, Group 4 — important for prognosis
PET-CT (selected cases)
Our team collaborates with expert neurosurgeons for accurate surgical evaluation and safe tissue diagnosis.
Treatment Options
Treatment is tailored based on age, risk category, tumor spread, and molecular subtype.
Treatment is tailored based on age, risk category, tumor spread, and molecular subtype.
1. Surgery
The first step in treatment usually involves removing as much of the tumor as safely possible.
Complete or near-complete removal improves outcomes
Performed by pediatric neurosurgeons
The first step in treatment usually involves removing as much of the tumor as safely possible.
Complete or near-complete removal improves outcomes
Performed by pediatric neurosurgeons
2. Radiation Therapy
Craniospinal Irradiation (CSI) using IMRT/VMAT
Boost to tumor bed using IGRT
Highly precise planning to protect the heart, lungs, thyroid, and healthy brain tissue
Modern techniques ensure maximum tumor control with minimum side effects.
3. Chemotherapy
Essential in both standard-risk and high-risk medulloblastoma:
Helps kill remaining cancer cells
Reduces risk of recurrence
Administered in child-friendly daycare settings
Essential in both standard-risk and high-risk medulloblastoma:
Helps kill remaining cancer cells
Reduces risk of recurrence
Administered in child-friendly daycare settings
4. Targeted Therapy / Immunotherapy
Used in select molecular subtypes or recurrent disease, depending on genetic markers.
Used in select molecular subtypes or recurrent disease, depending on genetic markers.
5. Rehabilitation & Supportive Care
Physiotherapy for balance and coordination
Vision and hearing assessment
Nutritional support
Psychological and school-readiness counseling
Our supportive approach ensures holistic recovery for each child.
Physiotherapy for balance and coordination
Vision and hearing assessment
Nutritional support
Psychological and school-readiness counseling
Our supportive approach ensures holistic recovery for each child.
Long-Term Monitoring & Survivorship
Regular MRI scans
Hearing and vision checks
Growth and hormonal monitoring
Neurocognitive support
Learning and school rehabilitation programs
Guidance for healthy lifestyle and emotional well-being
At I D Cancer Center, we support families from diagnosis to long-term care, ensuring every child has the best possible quality of life.
Why Choose I D Cancer Center?
Advanced pediatric-friendly radiotherapy capabilities
Multidisciplinary care led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, Radiation Oncologist
Collaboration with expert neurosurgeons and pediatric oncologists
Evidence-based treatment protocols aligned with global standards
Child-centered care environment
Located in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
Advanced pediatric-friendly radiotherapy capabilities
Multidisciplinary care led by Dr. Sunil Kumar, Radiation Oncologist
Collaboration with expert neurosurgeons and pediatric oncologists
Evidence-based treatment protocols aligned with global standards
Child-centered care environment
Located in Sushant Golf City, Lucknow
