Cancer & Ependymoma Information

St. Jude is the leading Children's Research Hospital dedicated to finding cures and saving children.

St Jude treats children with:
  • Cancer (including all types of brain tumors)
  • Sickle cell disease and other blood disorders
  • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
  • Genetic conditions that increase a child's risk of cancer

Ependymoma Related Information

The CERN Foundation is committed to improving the care and outcome of people with ependymoma through community support and research efforts.

Ependymoma Guide

This document is nearly a complete guide to Ependymomas.
The Power of Protons - One of our favorite articles about Proton Therapy at St. Jude. 

UF Proton Therapy Institute

​Proton therapy is an advanced form of radiation therapy that uses protons rather than traditional X-rays. It targets tumors and cancer cells more precisely. This means less damage to surrounding tissue which results in a lower risk of side effects and a better quality of life during and after cancer treatment.

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