Cognitive functions in school-age children survived cerebellar tumor

<p><strong>Context and relevance.</strong> Cerebellar tumors often negatively affect cognitive development and learning abilities in children. <strong>Objective.</strong> The aim of the current study was to assess the impact of cerebellar cancer on the cognitive functions such as attention, visual-spatial memory, and planning in children. <strong>Methods and materials.</strong> A total of 322 children (8–17 y.o.), 118 of whom survived cerebellar tumors, participated in the study. Cognitive tasks were assessed using CANTAB. <strong>Results. </strong>We observed less abilities in attention and working memory and described clinical factors which influenced to performance of school-age children after treatment. <strong>Conclusions.</strong> Our findings emphasize the necessity of considering these deficits in cerebellar tumor survivors when designing rehabilitation protocols.</p>