Diseases and Conditions
Pediatric brain tumors
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Diagnosis
Treatment
Alternative medicine
Coping and support
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Alternative medicine
Little research has been done on complementary and alternative brain tumor treatments. No alternative treatments have been proved to cure brain tumors and some may be harmful.
However, some complementary approaches — such as play therapy, music therapy or relaxation exercises — may help your child cope with the brain tumor and its treatment. Talk to your child's health care team about the benefits of these types of activities.