how and in what ways can recovering from a medulloblastoma effect a chids education and ability to learn, understand and retain information?
2007-03-06 00:23:38 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
This link provides online chatting for patients. Perhaps a professional should answer this question and any other you may have regarding your child. May God bless your child and recovery.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 00:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by U812B4 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, My Son had a Medulloblastoma resected at age 4, followed by full dose radiation and 12 months of chemo. The tumor had very slight brain stem involvement so the neurosurgeon was aggressive at resecting it. It was a 5cm tumor. He had to learn to walk, talk and everything all over. But, he is 17 now. His balance is not the best, he is in special ed. He is happy and healthy. The radiation is what caused the learning deficits, but it also helped save his life.
2007-03-09 16:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋