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Cancer is the leading cause of death in children under 14 — and while pediatric brain tumors are the most common form of solid tumors in children in the U.S., treatment options for children with brain tumors are far too limited. Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) is a time to recognize, advocate for, and honor children who have been affected by cancer and the families that care for them.
This September, the National Brain Tumor Society is going gold for CCAM by highlighting the devastating realities of a brain tumor diagnosis for children and families. We’ll be sharing important progress being made in the field; raising resources to support ongoing and future research efforts; and providing opportunities to build community, raise awareness, and champion breakthroughs.
Learn more about pediatric brain tumors below, including how the National Brain Tumor Society is working to find better treatments and a cure.
The most common primary brain tumor type in children is pilocytic astrocytoma (15.9%).
It is estimated that 13,657 children ages 0-14 are living with a primary malignant brain tumor in the U.S.
Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children.
It’s estimated that 3,427 children are diagnosed with a primary brain tumor every year in the U.S.
Together, we can advocate for pediatric patients and their families today, while fueling research with the potential to become the treatments and cures of tomorrow. Here are three ways to take action now:
Pediatric brain tumor patients need more — more research, more treatments, and more time. Share your story, amplify key information about pediatric brain tumors, and inspire others to take action.
You are not alone. Read stories by families impacted by pediatric brain tumors, including patients, caregivers, and loved ones. Here, you’ll also find what NBTS is doing to conquer and cure pediatric brain tumors — once and for all.
