Pediatric Brain Tumor Classification Improves Therapy

Cancer is the rapid proliferation of malignant cells that permeate tissue and cause dysregulation of the body’s daily functions. Many cancers can be characterized by the mutation cells have and how the tumors behave. Specifically, tumors are graded based on location and aggressive nature, which informs physicians of tumor resistance to therapy. Unfortunately, there are various tumor types and each one can respond differently in a patient. Many…