Ependymoma Awareness Video

Ependymoma Awareness Day (EAD) was established in 2012 by the CERN Foundation as part of a global effort to shine a light on this poorly understood disease. Our goal with Ependymoma Awareness Day is to increase public recognition of this rare tumor, highlight the importance of an accurate diagnosis, and the urgent need for better targeted treatments in order to improve the outcomes for those living with this disease.

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  • Ependymoma Basics

    If you or a loved one has just been diagnosed, we are here to help you get the facts on ependymoma. Learn More

  • Support

    Ways you can help care for yourself or a loved one during and after ependymoma treatment. Learn More

  • Diagnosis

    Learn how ependymoma is diagnosed, what it looks like and what to do after being diagnosed. Learn More

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    Find resources from other patients and caregivers and experts in the medical community. Learn More

  • Treatment

    To make the best ependymoma treatment decisions, you need to understand all of your options. Learn More

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CERN Headlines

CERN Foundation Releases Ependymoma Community Blog Series

CERN Foundation Releases Ependymoma Community Blog Series

Featuring a collection of articles written by members of the ependymoma community. Some authors are ependymoma survivors and others are care partners. They share their advice to help others with ependymoma cope with their illness.

  • Feb7

    New Grant Aims to Jumpstart Treatment Development for Patients with Rare Pediatric Ependymal Tumors
    National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS) is excited to announce that Johannes Gojo, MD, PhD, of Medical University of Vienna (Medizinischen Universität Wien), is the recipient of the first-ever CERN PFA Ependymoma Translational Research Award.

  • Dec7

    Taking Your Life Back After Ependymoma
    Ependymoma Community Blogger Matt Cotcher describes a view into the complexities of reclaiming life after a brain or spinal tumor diagnosis and treatment. Cotcher empowers readers to take an active role in moving forward. He shares "Acknowledge the change that comes with treatment and focus on small tasks that can be accomplished." Read more to learn about his personal experience with accepting change and taking steps to reconnect with life as he knows it.

  • Nov30

    Power of Presence
    Ependymoma Community Blogger Adam Holland shares his perspective on the power of presence and the impact it had on him during his treatment and survivorship of ependymoma. Throughout his entire journey, various medical professionals and allied healthcare workers, strangers in the waiting room, friends, family, and more have come alongside him in a meaningful way. Adam shares "The reality of the entire cancer process is that we cannot do it alone, we need others more than ever in our lives." Read more about the powerful ways connection has shaped his experience and changed his perspective.

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