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  1. What is a Brain Stem Glioma?
  2. Where can I find information on this type of tumor?
  3. Why isn't there a cure?
  4. Who is affected by this?
  5. What is the treatment?
  6. Where can I contribute to this Cancer research?

What is a Brain Stem Glioma?

A Glioma is a cancerous tumor that is attached to the Brain Stem

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Where can I find information on this type of Tumor?

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/child-brain-stem-glioma/patient

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Why isn't there a cure?

This is a very rare Tumor. Even so, There is a lot of research going on to try to find a way to cure Cancer. 

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Who is affected by this?

Everyone. No one is excluded.

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What is the treatment?

Since the Tumor on the Brain Stem cannot usually be surgically removed, the only other way to treat this at this time is through radiation and chemotherapy.

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Where can I contribute to this cancer research?

http://www.stjudemedicalcenter.org/

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