Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium (PBTC) was formed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 1999 to improve the treatment of primary brain tumors in children. The participating academic centers and children's hospitals are responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of a large percentage of children with primary brain tumors in the United States and Canada. Learn more »

Years since inception: 25

Patients enrolled: 2110

Actively enrolling therapeutic studies: 9

Completed therapeutic studies: 42

Non-therapeutic studies activated: 12

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