The DIPG and its Development

The Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Gliomas (DIPG) is a type of brain tumor that affects young children. This cancer attacks the brain stem of children below the age of 10. Because of the youth of the host, the tumor can take away their life within a year.

The DIPG is not a common disease. This tumor appears in about 300 cases annually in the US. However, because it affects young children it is an extremely tragic disease. Scientists working on the research project believe that the topic is important because it may give hope to affected families.

Here is a link to a short article that looks at DIPG and its diagnosis. Also, if you want to explore the subject deeper you can check out this academic article. Finally, the Children’s National Health System is doing a lot to further our understanding of DIPG. Take a quick look at this video that illustrates their work on the subject.