Gliomas in children
Key facts A glioma is a tumour that grows in the glial cells of the brain or spinal cord. There are different types of gliomas. There are several treatment options for gliomas in children. What is a glioma? A glioma is a tumour that grows in the glial cells of the brain and spinal cord. Glial cells surround nerve cells and help them work properly. Gliomas can be benign (not cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). In children, they can grow in: the cerebrum (the front part of the brain) the cerebellum (the back part of the brain) the brain stem (the part of the