Central Nervous System Tumors

Early rehabilitation of pediatric patients with central nervous system tumors advised

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 21st, 2006

Early rehabilitation of pediatric patients with central nervous system (CNS) tumors was advised.

According to a study from Poland, "The functional status of 41 pediatric patients after treatment for a malignant CNS tumor was assessed using gait analysis and balance studies. Parameters of balance were obtained from stabilograms registered during 'eyes-opened' and 'eyes-closed' conditions."

"The patients could be divided into two groups: first, those with no deficits of balance, and second those with a balance deficit. The functional deficits exhibited by patients were not dependent on the tumor localization or age of onset of their illness. The mean...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2006-03-21)

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