Cancer Support
Donate now to support people affected with brain cancer!
Who's effected?
Brain cancer effects 688,000 + people in the United States alone. This is a deadly problem that can be stopped with your help! Donations of any amount will make a difference.
Why should I donate?
Your donation could help save a valuable life. In addition, your money will fund cancer research, programs for early detection and prevention, and may even help find a cure! This is a great opportunity to help families in need and end cancer for good.
American Cancer Society
If you scan this QR code, then you will be sent to the website 'cancer.org'. This site is an organization that supports ending cancer and saving lives. There are many donation opportunities that would be great for you to take advantage of, as well as reliable information about different types of cancer.
Brain Cancer Survival Rates
As you can see from the data table above, survival rates from brain cancer vary with each age. Younger people have a higher percentage of surviving, while older people have a lower percentage. However, you can still see that brain cancer has a big impact on every age. (Picture source: Cancer.org)
Brain Cancer Image
Above is a computer generated image of a brain tumor (cancer). Many painful and sometimes fatal symptoms occur with brain cancer, and treatment is usually very expensive. This is why your donations count. (Picture source: thetruthaboutcancer.com)
What causes cancer (in general)?
Cancer is a complicated disease with many possible causes. Cancer can be caused by genetics, tobacco/smoking, diet and physical activity, the sun and UV exposure, radiation exposure, and more. (Picture source: CBTRUS Statistical Report 2012)
What are common symptoms?
Some common symptoms of brain cancer are:
- Sudden headaches that intensify in pain
- Steady increase of number of headaches
- Difficulty with balance
- Dizziness, nausea, vomiting
- Vision and hearing impairment
- Numbness, lack of mobility
- Confusion, not being able to recall simple things
- Change in behavior/mood