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Facts
Delve into verified knowledge and statistics on childhood cancer, its impact, and our work at St. Baldrick’s Foundation. Stay informed, raise awareness, and be part of the solution.
What Is Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)?
What is DIPG? DIPG, or diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, is a rare and aggressive brain...
What Is Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma?
What is Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS)? Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma is a rare and...
What Is Ewing Sarcoma?
What is Ewing Sarcoma? Ewing sarcoma is a rare type of bone cancer most commonly...
What Is Sarcoma?
What Are Childhood Sarcomas? Sarcoma is a rare type of cancer that grows in the bone or...
What is Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma?
What is Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma? Embryonal Rhabdomyosarcoma (ERMS) is a rare type of...
What Is Osteosarcoma?
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of bone cancer in children, teens, and young...
What Is Pineoblastoma?
What is Pineoblastoma? Pineoblastoma is a rare and aggressive type of brain tumor that...
What is Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT)?
What is Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT)? AT/RT is formally called atypical...
What Are High-Grade Gliomas?
High-grade gliomas are aggressive brain and spinal cord tumors that can affect children...
What Is Medulloblastoma?
What Is Medulloblastoma? Medulloblastoma is the most common malignant brain tumor in...
What Is Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?
Dr. Mizukawa is a past St. Baldrick’s Scholar. He explains acute myeloid leukemia...
What Is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)?
What is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)? Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is a type...
10 Facts About Childhood Cancer
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month is the perfect time to test your knowledge -- and to...
What Is Retinoblastoma?
Dr. Chintagumpala's specific interests include the management of children with all brain...