Childhood Cancer
Dr. James Olson with Avery, one of his patients.
Why the Right Diagnosis Matters: Meet a Doctor Working to Get it Right and Hear How Avery Inspires Him
Brain tumors in children can sound especially daunting – but some brain tumors can be malignant and not especially life-threatening. Therefore, getting an accurate diagnosis is key, and Dr. James Olson of Seattle Children’s Hospital is working on more accurately diagnosing and treating brain cancers in children.
![Dr. James Olson is photographed alongside Avery, one of his pediatric cancer patients.](https://s3.amazonaws.com/sbf-tmd-live/2019-03/OlsonAvery.jpg)