Outcomes Study of Late Effects After Proton RT for Pediatric Tumors of the Brain, Head, and Neck

A Study of Late Effects After Proton Radiotherapy for Pediatric Tumors of the Brain, Head, and Neck

The purpose of this study is to collect information from medical records to see what effects proton beam radiation has on cancer and analyze possible side effects.

Data collection will be obtained from the patient's medical records including initial evaluation, radiotherapy completion records and follow-up.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Estimated >5 cc of the brain tissue to receive >5 CGE radiation
• Patient must be less than 21 years of age at time of consent.
• Patients that require localized and craniospinal irradiation.
• Patients and/or patient parent must complete baseline Quality of Life Questionnaire as applicable by patient age group.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior radiation therapy.
• Evidence of metastases outside the central nervous system.