Pediatric Brain Tumor Program

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Program at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital excels in neuro-oncological care.  Brain tumors in children are rare and our program is sought out by families not just in Missouri but in the country and worldwide for our expertise. Our multidisciplinary approach to treating kids with brain tumors sets us apart from other pediatric cancer centers.  Our program, which includes top ranked pediatric neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, neurology and other specialty teams, is one of the best in the country. Over 100 families each year bring their child to Siteman Kids for pediatric brain tumor care. Each of these pediatric patients have a unique treatment plan, designed specifically for them that considers their age, overall health, tumor type and stage, genetics and other considerations.  

Siteman Kids’ Pediatric Brain Tumor Program experts collaborate with The Brain Tumor Center at Siteman. WashU Medicine physicians from both groups participate in tumor boards to consider new approaches and establish the best, unique treatment plans for patients. 

Why Choose Siteman Kids?

Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital offers cutting-edge care with a focus on not just your child, but on your family as well. Families at Siteman Kids are seen by WashU Medicine physicians who have specialized in pediatric medicine and are leading clinical trials and research studies to unlock new treatments for curing disease. U.S. News and World Report ranks us #1 in the St. Louis region for pediatric cancer care.  

How Siteman Kids’ expertise sets us apart from other pediatric cancer centers:  

• We prioritize child and family well-being. Our pediatric hospital and oncology specialists prioritize a child’s learning, growth, and development when creating their unique treatment plan. And we deliver family-centered care through comprehensive support services for parents, caregivers, and siblings.  

• We bring scientific breakthroughs to the bedside. Physicians at Siteman Kids are clinicians and researchers. Because they excel at caring for children and studying cancer in a lab, our physicians take innovative approaches to curing their patients’ cancers. 

• We lead pediatric cancer research. Siteman Kids’ physician researchers lead and participate in national clinical trials. So our young patients have more opportunities to be enrolled and have access to the latest treatments at the earliest opportunity possible.