Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
The Neuro-Oncology Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is staffed by a group of seven full-time, dedicated pediatric neuro-oncologists, and is one of the largest such groups dedicated to treating pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors, neurofibromatosis and associated tumors.
Astrocytoma: Grayson's Story

Grayson has an astrocytoma on his brain stem. It is the type of tumor that can become almost a chronic disease — it may never disappear, but the goal of treatment is to keep it stabilized.
Why Choose Us?
The Neuro-Oncology Program at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is internationally recognized for having the highest quality neurosurgery, neuro-imaging and neuro-pathology support.