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What are some types of brain tumor/cancer thats common in children-teens?
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Brain tumor: Most common brain tumors in this age group are tumors of the posterior fossa which are medulloblastoma and cerebellar astrocytomas, also not uncommon are ependymomas.
Answered 4/5/2013
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