Effect of Cancer Drugs in Pediatric Brain Tumor

Medulloblastoma is a cancerous tumor which begins in the region of the brain, at the base of the skull called posterior fossa. Medulloblastoma tumors may spread to the brain and spinal cord. It is more common among boys when compared to girls and is usually diagnosed before the age of 16.

New drugs in development may cause aggressive form of brain tumor
- Medulloblastoma is a malignant tumor in the brain
- Drugs that target cancer-related protein called Ezh2 may supress cancer
- The drugs are cautioned as they may drive aggressive form of brain tumor

Caution: Cancer Drugs May Cause Aggressive Malignant Pediatric Brain Tumor

A cancer-related protein Ezh2 'histone writer' that is responsible for suppressing the brain tumor may also drive aggressive form of brain tumor called medulloblastoma. Read More

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