what are the key statistics of brain and spinal chord tumors?

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Brain and spinal cord tumors are the second most common cancers in children (after leukemia). They account for about 21% of childhood cancers. Around 3,400 central nervous system tumors are diagnosed each year in children under the age of 20. About one fourth of these are considered benign tumors. The incidence rate (number per 100,000 children) of these cancers has not changed much in recent years.

Boys are affected slightly more often than are girls.

About 3 out of 4 children with brain tumors (all types combined) survive at least 5 years after being diagnosed. The outlook varies according to the type and location of the tumor. For more specific information on a particular tumor type, see "How are brain and spinal cord tumors in children treated?


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