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About DIPG/DMG
Understanding DIPG
A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) and Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG)
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a rare and aggressive brainstem glioma which usually affects children. This pediatric brain tumor is located in the brain stem and is notoriously difficult to treat. This comprehensive guide will provide an in-depth look into DIPG, its symptoms, diagnosis, and the latest treatment options.
Diffuse Midline Glioma (DMG) is a newer pathology term used for gliomas that invade normal tissue in the “midline” of the brain. The midline includes multiple structures (the thalamus, the brainstem, and the spinal cord). Most biopsied DIPG tumors are diagnosed as DMG. Additionally, you can have a DMG outside of the brainstem that is not a DIPG. Click below to keep reading from the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation website.
My DIPG Navigator Program
You are not alone.
Get one-on-one support from a DIPG/DMG Nurse Navigator
With years of experience in pediatric oncology, our nurses will directly help you better understand the diagnosis and treatment options, connect you to the proper resources you need, and support you any time throughout your family’s entire DIPG or DMG journey.
BrainStorm Summit 2024
Join us for the Third Annual BrainStorm Summit, where you can be a part of our hunt for the most precious treasures of all...the cure for pediatric brain cancer!
This year we have even more events, speakers, activities, presentations, and research updates. This is the ground-breaking conference where clinicians, researchers, government officials, advocates, and families come together to learn from one another about the latest needs and updates in medical advancements. Interact with others passionate about caring for and curing our kids. The BrainStorm Summit is a safe place where parents, family members, and friends can meet and find hope and comfort together. Whether you have dedicated your professional life to these difficult brain cancers or have lived experience to share, you have found your home. Be among others that just plain "get it".
Come early for Cruising for a Cure on September 18
BrainStorm Summit is September 19-20
Be a part of Tough2Gether Breakfast on September 21
Stay for CureFest, happening September 21-22
You are an important part of this conversation uncovering the treasures found in working as one.After all, we are Navigating our way...Together!
Who we are
Help for Families with a
DIPG/DMG Diagnosis
We support families battling DIPG/DMG brain tumors by streamlining the application process for multiple foundations. Many of us have faced similar challenges, worrying about unpaid bills and travel for clinical trials. At LiveBrave2gether, we understand and are here to help you navigate financial support.
Step One: Apply for Support
Step Two: Search Grants for Support, Camps, Opportunities
Step Three: Start a free Support Registry.
DIPG One Link
Expanding our circle to end DIPG DMG
DIPG OneLink is continually expanding our circle, in an effort to move research forward and give hope where it can seem impossible to find - regardless of where you are in this journey. At its core, DIPG OneLink is a centralized hub of up-to-date information accessible by families, doctors and researchers, lighting the path for all who are invested in this cause.
ABOUT DIPG
Understanding DIPG
