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...
Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Featured Blogs, Rally Blog, Research, What Is
What is a Glioma? “Glioma” is a general term for a group of tumors that begin in glial cells—the supporting cells of the brain. Gliomas are classified based on their location and by the type of glial cell—astrocytes, oligodendrocytes or ependymocytes—from which they...
Childhood Cancer, Common Types, Rally Blog, What Is
What Are the Most Common Childhood Cancers? It’s no secret that adults get cancer. But children get cancer, too — and it’s more common than you might think. Worldwide, 300,000 kids are diagnosed with cancer every year. And in the U.S., 1 in 285 children will be...
