Brain Cancer Facts

  • More children die of Brain Cancer than any other disease.

  • Little is known on its cause or how to treat it.

  • More people under 40 die of Brain Cancer than any other cancer.

  • Brain Cancer survival rates are low and have hardly changed in 30 years.

  • Only 2 out of 10 will survive at least 5 years. Less than 1 out of 10 with GBM (High grade Brain Cancer – Glioblastoma Multiforma) will be alive at 5 years.

  • Brain Cancer costs more per patient than any other cancer as it is highly debilitating, affecting people in the prime of life with other family members leaving work to be caregivers.

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The below charities exist to support brain cancer awareness and vital research