<s>[INST] <<SYS>> This is a medical question of type : outlook <</SYS>> What is the outlook for Childhood Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors ? [/INST] Certain factors affect prognosis (chance of recovery). The prognosis (chance of recovery) depends on the following:         - Whether there are any cancer cells left after surgery.    - The type of tumor.    - Where the tumor is in the body.    - The child's age.    - Whether the tumor has just been diagnosed or has recurred (come back). </s>