Calle's Miracle Run

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  • 04.06.2014 @ 10:00 AM
  • Norwell, Massachusetts
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Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
A Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a tumor located in the pons (middle) of the brain stem. The brain stem is the bottom most portion of the brain, connecting the cerebrum with the spinal cord. The majority of brain stem tumors occur in the pons (middle brain stem), are diffusely infiltrating (they grow amidst the nerves), and therefore are not able to be surgically removed. Glioma is a general name for any tumor that arises from the supportive tissue called glia, which help keep the neurons ("thinking cells") in place and functioning well. The brain stem contains all of the "wires" converging from the brain to the spinal cord as well as important structures involved in eye movements, face and throat muscle control and sensation. There are approximately 150 to 200 children diagnosed each year.
Over 90% die within 18 months; 97% within three years. The typical survival time is 9 to 12 months. 5 to 10 of every 100 brain tumors is a DIPG. They are usually diagnosed in children from ages 5 to 10 years of age.
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$25.00 5km
$25.00 10km
$15.00
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