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Adult Brain Tumors
Learn about the most common types of adult brain tumors as well as how they are graded to help doctors determine the best course of treatment.
Pediatric Brain Tumors
With a specialized pediatric brain tumor program, Florida Hospital is the only Children’s Oncology Group (COG) program in central Florida. Learn more about how our doctors can help your child beat brain cancer.
Spine & Spinal Cord Tumors
Tumors in and around the spine and spinal cord aren’t as common as brain tumors, but they do occur. The majority of spinal cord tumors are found in children and young adults, but anyone can be diagnosed with a tumor at any point in their life.
Medulloblastoma
Printer-friendly versionMedulloblastoma in adults are brain tumors that begin in the lower back region of the brain. It is often mistaken for being a childhood disease, but it is also found in adults between the ages of 21 and 40. The incidence in adults sharply decreases at age 45.
Medulloblastoma originates in the cerebellum, but it can spread to the spine via the fluid that connects the brain and the spine (known as cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF). The tumors are usually detectable within one to three months of the outset of the first symptoms. Symptoms are most noticeable upon awakening and can include flu-like symptoms such as lethargy, loss of appetite, headaches, vomiting and sight problems. These typically get better as the day progresses. It can also cause problems with balance, posture and speech.
Because this is a fast growing tumor, doctors at the Florida Hospital Brain and Spinal Cancer Program will begin treatment quickly to ensure the best possible outcomes.