VIP info about Brain Cancer (Tumours) in Children
Some brain tumours occur within one of the two cerebral hemispheres or in the spinal cord.
Tumours of the hemispheres include astrocytomas, ependymomas, oligodendrogliomas, craniopharyngiomas, choroid plexus carcinomas, supratentorial PNETs, pineoblastomas, and germ cell tumours.
The most common tumours of the spinal cord are astrocytomas and ependymomas.
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Seven African countries in 7 days, also visiting 7 terminal childhood cancer patients to fundraise for the fight against and raise awareness of childhood cancer in South Africa!
The Little Fighters Cancer Trust is thrilled to share our latest fundraising (ad)venture with you all today ~ the SEVEN7 Drive!
Sometime during the first week of July, 2015, very early in the morning, before even the birdies are awake, an “Africanised” Next-generation Kia Sorento 2.0 FWD, kindly sponsored by KIA SOUTH AFRICA, sporting Little Fighters Cancer Trust branding and carrying 3 intrepid adventurers will depart from an undisclosed venue in Gauteng, RSA on an epic 6 200km driving adventure through Southern Africa, covering seven countries (and seven hospitals) – in seven days!
Danie Botha, G.G van Rooyen and Jan van Deventer are embarking on this journey to raise funds for Children with Cancer, specifically for Children with Cancer who are terminal and are not covered by Medical Aid.
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VERY Important information for everyone with children!
Retinoblastoma can show up easily in a photo taken with a flash
Today we would like to share a short video with you about Retinoblastoma and how easy it is to check for Retinoblastoma by merely taking a photo of your child using a flash.
If their eyes show up red from the flash, this is normal but if there is a white spot in the pupil, it could be a sign of Retinoblastoma and you should have your child checked by a doctor.
Retinoblastoma is cancer of the retina. The retina is the light-sensitive lining at the back of the eye. Retinoblastoma causes the cells of the retina to grow rapidly and out of control.
Retinoblastoma may occur in one or both eyes, but rarely spreads to other parts of the body. Although it is the most common eye tumour in children, it is a rare childhood cancer and…
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