The symptoms of a pediatric brain tumor vary according to the size, type and location of the tumor. Symptoms may be apparent when a tumor presses on a nerve or damages certain parts of the brain. They may also occur when the brain swells or fluid builds up in the skull. The most common symptoms include:

• Headaches (usually worse in the morning)
• Nausea or vomiting
• Changes in speech, vision or hearing
• Problems balancing or walking
• Changes in mood, personality or ability to concentrate
• Problems with memory
• Muscle jerking or twitching (seizures or convulsions)
• Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs