Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Featured Blogs, Rally Blog, Research, What Is
What is Neuroblastoma? Neuroblastoma is a cancerous tumor that develops in the nervous system of babies and young children. It can also occur, rarely, in adolescents. A neuroblastoma tumor often affects immature nerve tissue called neuroblasts. The most common area...
Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Featured Blogs, Rally Blog, Research, What Is
What is Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT)? Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor (AT/RT) is a rare and fast-growing tumor that typically originates in the brain and spinal cord. These tumors most often occur in the part of the brain called the cerebellum, which...
Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Featured Blogs, Rally Blog, Research, What Is
What is Medulloblastoma? Medulloblastoma is a type of brain cancer that’s most commonly found in children. “Medulloblastoma starts in the cerebellum, which is located in the back of the brain,” explained Rally-funded Researcher Dr. Jezabel Rodriguez-Blanco, Assistant...
Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Featured Blogs, Rally Blog, Research, What Is
What is Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)? Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a brain tumor found in a part of the brain stem—above the back of the neck and connected to the spine—called the pons. The pons is a vital part of the brain, controlling...
