Patient's question:
My daughter, now 356 months old, started showing reluctance to walk independently around July 2014. In October, she was found to be having tremors in her left hand. By the end of October 2014, it was discovered that she had a brain tumor in the thalamus and basal ganglia.Doctor's answer:
Patient's family, hello. Postoperative residual 2-grade pediatric astrocytoma. If symptoms persist, chemotherapy is required.The impact of chemotherapy on 2-grade pediatric astrocytoma is primarily short-term, with common manifestations such as leukopenia and thrombocytopenia. In most cases, the probability of chemotherapy severely affecting the child's quality of life is low.
Chemotherapy is an effective treatment for 2-grade pediatric astrocytoma.
China is the same as the United States in treating pediatric astrocytoma, especially for children under 10. After surgery, chemotherapy is the main treatment method, while radiotherapy should be delayed as much as possible in children.