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Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

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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.

#1 Childhood Brain Tumor Type

The most common primary brain tumor type in children is pilocytic astrocytoma (15.9%).

13,657 children

It is estimated that 13,657 children ages 0-14 are living with a primary malignant brain tumor in the U.S.

#1 Cause of Childhood Cancer-Related Death

Brain tumors are the leading cause of cancer-related death among children.

3,427 Children

It’s estimated that 3,427 children are diagnosed with a primary brain tumor every year in the U.S.

Take Action

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:

Start a Fundraiser

Help fuel the breakthroughs ahead for pediatric brain tumors by starting a fundraising event, creating a donation page, or participating in a Gray Nation Endurance® challenge.

Become an Advocate

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, harness the power of your voice to make lasting change for the pediatric brain tumor community by signing up to become an advocate.

Make a Gift

Your support is critical to ensuring the urgent, unmet needs of the pediatric brain tumor community continue to be heard and addressed. When you make a one-time or sustaining gift to NBTS, you have an immediate impact on the important work underway to find a cure and ensure a better quality of life for children living with brain tumors.

Raise Awareness

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.

RAISE AWARENESS FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Share Your Story

Tell your unique
#pediatricbraintumor story to build community and amplify awareness.

Spread the Word on Social Media

Post messages and graphics featuring quick, impactful stats about #pediatricbraintumors.

Shop Our NBTS Store

Wear or carry something from our shop to start conversations about #CCAM.

Community here. Breakthroughs ahead.®

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.

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