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I read about a teen who died from dipg. how common is it and how do i keep my daughter from getting this type of brain tumor ? never heard of it .
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Brainstem glioma: Brainstem glioma is an aggressive and dangerous cancer. Glioma is a general name for any tumour that arises from the supportive tissue called glia, which help keep the neurons ("thinking cells") in place and functioning well.A diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma (DIPG) is a tumour located in the pons (middle) of the brain stem. The cause is still unknown. Researchers have not found any genetic link
Answered 5/16/2016
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