Mapping the hidden toll of brain radiation on young minds

This study follows children and young adults (up to age 35) with brain or skull base tumors who are scheduled to receive radiation therapy to the brain. Researchers use brain scans to track changes in brain structure and volume over time. They also measure thinking skills, hormone levels, and quality of life to understand how radiation affects the developing brain. The goal is to link radiation dose to long-term effects, which could help design safer treatments in the future.