Let's learn something new on May's last day! Children with certain genetic conditions are at an increased risk to develop brain tumors. These diseases are: -Neurofibromatosis -Von Hippel-Lindau disease -Li-Fraumeni syndrome -Hereditary retinoblastoma -Tuberous sclerosis #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
The cause of pediatric brain cancer is unknown at the moment. Hopefully, more research can discover one in the near future. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Malignant tumors contain cancer cells and can grow very fast (high-grade). They spread to other parts of the brain or spinal cord and can grow back after treatment. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Benign tumors do not contain cancer cells. They also don’t grow into nearby tissue. Once removed, they do not grow back. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness❤️
Brain tumors start in the cells of the brain.They can be either benign or malignant. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Primary tumors form in the brain. The most common types are meningiomas, pituitary tumors, and gliomas. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Germ cell tumors come from reproductive cells and can develop in the brain or spinal cord. They are usually found in the pituitary and pineal glands. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Ependymoma is a tumor that develops from the cells lining the ventricular system of the brain or spinal cord. In children, it appears in the back part of the brain. Sometimes it can appear in the spinal cord. This cancer is the third most common cancer found in children. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Medulloblastoma is a brain tumor located in the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls balance, coordination, and other complex motor functions. It is the most common type of malignant brain tumor in children. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a highly aggressive (high-grade) brain tumor that’s located on a section of the brain stem called the pons. This part controls many of the body’s most vital functions such as breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Let's learn about the most common brain cancers found in children: Astrocytoma is the most common type of brain tumor in children. This low-grade (slow-growing) tumor forms in small star-shaped cells called astrocytes, a type of glial cell. In children, an astrocytoma is usually found at the base of the brain. #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
These are the most common brain tumors found in children: 🧠 Astrocytoma 🧠 Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) 🧠 Medulloblastoma 🧠 Ependymoma 🧠 Germ cell tumors #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
Today we're going to start sharing some quick facts about brain tumors🧠 Approximately 3,400 children (aged 0-14) receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis. Brain tumors are very rare in children. We have a surprise in store for our supporters so stay tuned and keep up with our quick facts during May! #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
May is Brain Tumor Awareness Month🧠 This month we are going to learn more about different pediatric brain tumors, hearing from children impacted by brain tumors, and test your knowledge on our quick facts. ‼️Stay tuned for all we have in store to spread more awareness! #joshuaswish #braintumorawareness #braintumorsawarenessmonth #GoGrayInMay #PediatricBrainTumor #ChildhoodCancer #childhoodbraintumor #QuickFacts #spreadawareness
#Braintumors remain one of the most common solid tumors in children. About 308,102 new cases of brain tumors, and 251,329 deaths were reported globally in 2020. In Kenya, 686 new cases and 560 deaths were recorded the same year (Globocan 2020). #BrainTumorsAwarenessMonth