MARC JR FOUNDATION BLOG
While DIPG can affect individuals of various ages, it most commonly strikes children, typically between the ages of 5 and 10. The diagnosis of DIPG in a child can be especially heartbreaking, given its aggressive nature and limited treatment options.
Mary’s Corner
Valentine’s Day Memory Ideas
Valentine’s Day can be especially tender after the loss of a child. While the holiday often centers on romance, it is also a day rooted in love—and love never ends. For families grieving a child to DIPG/DMG, this day can become a meaningful opportunity to remember,...
New Year- Same Grief
The New Year can feel especially heavy when you’re grieving a child. While the world talks about fresh starts and new beginnings, you may be carrying the ache of another year without your child by your side. The turning of the calendar can quietly remind you that time...
When the Holidays Hurt: Supporting Parents and Siblings After the Loss of a Child to Pediatric Cancer
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, tradition, and togetherness—but for families who have lost a child to pediatric cancer, this time of year can feel impossibly heavy. Parents may find themselves torn between honoring traditions and navigating the...
LYNETTE’S BLOG
A Mother’s Day Tribute: Crafting Memories with Fingerprinted Flower Pots
As Mother’s Day approaches, it's a time to reflect on the love, strength, and resilience that defines the bond between a mother and child. For parents navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child diagnosed with DIPG, every moment becomes precious, and...
Simple Ways to Reduce Your Risk for Cancer
Introduction Cancer is a complex and often devastating disease that affects millions of people worldwide. While some risk factors for cancer, such as genetics and age, are beyond our control, there are several simple and practical steps you can take to reduce your...
7 Healthy Oils to Cook With, According to Nutritionists
Introduction In the world of cooking, selecting the right oil can make a significant difference in the taste and healthiness of your meals. While there's a wide array of cooking oils available, nutritionists recommend certain ones for their health benefits. These oils...
ABOUT DIPG
Can Polio Be The Answer To DIPG Treatment?
“Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world,” said Louis Pasteur whose discoveries has saved the lives of many people. Today, even though we are moving forward technologically at the speed of light, we...
What Is Convection-Enhanced Delivery (CED)? How Does It Play A Role In The Treatment Of DIPG?
DIPG is an aggressive and a hard to treat tumor that is present in the brain stem. As it has no definite boundaries, treating it is very difficult as there is a risk of damage to the surrounding brain cells. Radiation therapy has often been used as a form of treatment...
This New Drug Could Become The First Ever Treatment Designed To Target DIPG
A shocking fact - for about two decades now no new drugs have been licensed to treat brain cancer in adults and children! But this new drug could change things and become the first drug designed to target DIPG. The scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)...
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