Statistical Report Highlights Key Trends in Adolescents and Young Adults with Brain Tumors

In the United States, there are approximately 110 million adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 39. Among them, around 208,620 are living with either a primary brain or spinal cord tumor, collectively known as central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Despite their rarity, CNS tumors are the most common form of cancer in this age group and rank as the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among adolescents and young adults, with the top spot for those aged 15 to 24.Although overall cancer survival rates have been increasing, the same progress hasn’t been seen in adolescents and young adults. Transitioning …