The growth of abnormal cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). They are among the most common types of childhood cancers.
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the search for the cause of and cure for childhood brain tumors. As the world's largest nongovernmental source of funding for childhood brain tumor research, we're dedicated to not only eradicating this disease, but to providing support to families.