King Fahd Medical City confirmed that brain cancer is one of the most common types of cancers prevalent among children, noting that it is the growth of abnormal cells in the child’s brain or nearby tissues.
He explained that the most prominent symptoms are frequent headaches, increased pressure in the head, nausea and vision problems.
The medical city has revealed the most important ways to prevent it, which are to boost the baby’s immunity with healthy nutrition, avoid the baby’s exposure to radiation, and follow up with the doctor if the baby is suffering from a syndrome or a genetic defect. .
He said treatment depends on the type of tumor, size, location, age and health of the child and consists of targeted drug therapy, rehabilitation, surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
