A rare primary germ cell tumor of central nervous system characterized by a space-occupying lesion usually arising in structures around the third ventricle most commonly the region of the pineal gland and the suprasellar compartment. It is composed of uniform cells resembling primitive germ cells. Clinical manifestations depend on the tumor site and include hydrocephalus visual disturbances and endocrine abnormalities. Prognosis is favorable in pure germinomas due to high radiosensitivity.
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Advocacy Organizations
COMBINEDBrain Inc
COMBINEDBrain is a consortium for outcome measures and biomarkers for neurodevelopmental disorders. We are collaborating to cure rare, non-verbal brain disorders.
Help Hope Live
Help Hope Live supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses. These efforts play a critical role in helping clients access the care and equipment they need to heal, live, and thrive. Unlock a powerful and safe way to raise funds for medical needs with Help Hope Live. They provide one-on-one fundraising guidance, a customizable Campaign Page, bill pay support, and additional benefits based on their 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
Moonshots for Unicorns
Curing single-gene disorders
My Faulty Gene
My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.
My Little Sunshine Foundation
My Little Sunshine is a non-profit foundation dedicated to educating people about the importance of fertility preservation and making fertility resources accessible to all.
Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is committed to leading the way toward a future without childhood cancer. Because of supporters’ generosity, advocacy, and encouragement, thousands of families turn to us each year and find the resources and community support they need on their cancer journey.
Project CASK
VISION Project CASK believes in a world free of the life limitations and debilitating effects of CASK gene disorders. MISSION To accelerate breakthroughs in research to develop treatments and a cure for CASK gene disorders. VALUES Collaboration. Transparency. Urgency.
SALUS
Educate and provide resources to POC with Rare Cancers
Syndromes Without A Name (SWAN) Australia
Provide information, support and advocacy to families caring for a child with an undiagnosed or rare genetic condition.
The JDS Foundation
A foundation that specializes in financial support to high risk and terminal cancer patients to assist in treatment, travel expenses, end of life wishes, outreach, and public awareness.
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