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Name one symptom of a DIPG tumour

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DIPGs are currently inoperable and incurable, they are grade 4 brain tumours that grow in the pons area of the brain stem.

The average (median) overall survival for people with diffuse midline glioma (DIPG) is less than 1 year – generally ranging from 8-11 months.

About 10% of people survive at least 2 years after diagnosis.
About 2% of people survive at least 5 years after diagnosis.

For more information https://www.alfiebearsjourney.co.uk/  or

https://www.thebraintumourcharity.org/brain-tumour-diagnosis-treatment/types-brain-tumour-children/dipg-diffuse-intrinsic-pontine-glioma/

The Brain Tumour Charity is the world's leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally. Committed to saving and improving lives, were moving further, faster to help every single person affected by a brain tumour.We're set on finding new treatments, offering the highest level of support and driving urgent change. And were doing it right now. Because we understand that when you, or someone you love, is diagnosed with a brain tumour a cure really can't wait.