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will call you back within one business day. The brain is part of
the body’s nervous system. Your child’s ability to think, learn,
speak, feel emotion, and reason are all controlled by the brain.
The brain also controls basic body functions such as movement,
sensation, breathing, and heartbeat. A brain tumor can affect
your child’s brain function and threaten his or her overall
health. Your child’s healthcare provider will help you
understand the specific type of brain tumor your child has and
tell you more about treatment options for your child. A brain
tumor is a mass of abnormal cells in the brain. It can have the
following characteristics: A tumor can be primary (started in
the brain). Or, a tumor can be metastatic (traveled to the brain
from another part of the body). In children, primary tumors are
more common than metastatic tumors. A tumor can be benign or
malignant. Most benign tumors are made up of slow-growing cells
that rarely spread. Th