Childhood Brain Cancer Giving Smarter Guide

Pediatric brain cancer makes up 16% of all new childhood cancer cases and is the leading cause of cancer death among children and adolescents. Yet treatment remains largely modeled after adult care—despite key biological differences—resulting in limited effectiveness and serious long-term health issues. Strategic philanthropic investment can accelerate discovery and improve care for rare, understudied cancers.

The Childhood Brain Cancer Giving Smarter Guide identifies seven priority areas for investment to strengthen scientific infrastructure and transform how pediatric cancers are diagnosed, managed, and treated.