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Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Treatment (PDQ®) - Changes to This Summary (06/22/2006)

The PDQ cancer information summaries are reviewed regularly and updated as new information becomes available. This section describes the latest changes made to this summary as of the date above.

STAGE INFORMATION

Added text to state that dorsally exophytic and cervicomedullary tumors are generally low grade and have a relatively favorable prognosis.

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Last Updated: June 22, 2006
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