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Let’s Talk About DIPG and DMG Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) gained notoriety in the 1960s when astronaut Neil Armstrong’s 2-year-old daughter passed away from the devastating disease seven years before her father’s infamous first steps on the moon. Despite advancements in medical research and treatment for other cancers over the past six decades, DIPG and diffuse midline glioma (DMG) survival […] September 17, 2024

Returning to School After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis: What Parents Need to Know Many parents feel back-to-school jitters as the new school year begins, but these emotions can be amplified when your child is returning to school after a brain tumor diagnosis. The road back to the classroom after surgery and/or treatment can be complex. To help, we’ve gathered insights from experts and families who have been through […] September 5, 2024

Q&A with a Pathologist (Part One): Keith Ligon, MD, PhD The most recent WHO Classification of Tumours emphasizes the importance of biomarker testing in the diagnosis of brain tumors, yet nearly 70% of patients with brain tumors reported not understanding what biomarker testing is in a recent survey. National Brain Tumor Society launched the MyTumorID campaign this year to educate and empower patients and care […] August 27, 2024

Notes of Courage: Kai’s Childhood Cancer Story Eleven-year-old Kai C. sits down at his piano and masterfully plays his own composed song. The elementary student with an ear for music amazes his mother, Kari, as he improvises and creates pieces. With how effortlessly he moves over the keys, it might be hard to believe that Kai has experienced two recurrences, seven surgeries, […] August 26, 2024

The Importance of Having a Will Everyone needs a will, yet only about half of Americans have one. Understandably, there are many reasons we put off creating this important document — it may seem too logistically complex or upsetting to think about. Yet regardless of your current situation, having a will offers numerous benefits, including peace of mind that you are prepared […] August 14, 2024