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		Treatment Name:		Comprehensive Genetic Analysis Of Brain Tumors In Children. (A Non-Therapeutic Study)

		Phase:		Other / Approved

		Treatment ID#:		353 POG-8930

		Age Group:		Pediatric Only

		Min Karnofsky Score:		Not Specified

		Conditions:		Prior Surgery is Allowed Prior Radiation is Allowed Prior Chemotherapy is Allowed Any brain tumor from which fresh tumor tissue is available. Patient must receive treatments and follow-up at a POG (Pediatric Oncology Group) institution. However, he / she does not have to be enrolled in a POG front-line therapeutic protocol.

		Last Updated:		10/12/2006

		Tumor Types:		Anaplastic Astrocytoma Brainstem Glioma Ependyoma Germ Cell Tumors Glioblastoma Multiforme Medulloblastoma Oligodendroglioma High Grade Pediatric Brain Tumors


		Comments:		No treatments involved. This is a study for analysis of brain tumor tissue that will hopefully lead to better understanding of the natural history and treatment of brain tumors in children.

		Treatment Type:		Less-Toxics

		Contact:		Jong-Hyo Kwon MD Lutheran General Cancer Care Center Park Ridge, IL 60068-1174 USA Phone: 847-723-5962 Fax: E-mail: jong-hyo.kwon_md@advocatehealth.com Website:

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ID is a combination of our internal ID and the official ID for the trial, if any.
Min Karnofsky is a general guide to how well you have to function to use this treatment

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