DIPG Knowledge
Is DIPG a brain tumour or a bacterial infection?
A brain tumour.
What was the last event CTC had
Halloween bake sale!
Is the pons (the part DIPG affects) part of the brain or the heart?
Brain
If you’re sharing information about DIPG, should you check that it comes from a reliable source?
OF COURSE!
Who is the VICE PRESIDENT
Emma
What does DIPG stand for?
Diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma.
What cause does Care to Cure raise money for?
DIPG
What scan can doctors use to take detailed pictures of the brain?
MRI Scan
Can someone catch DIPG from another person
No. Cancer is not contagious through everyday contact!
Who was the exec present at the halloween bake sale?
Aazim
What part of the brain is affected by DIPG?
The pons, which is part of the brainstem.
What is one way Care to Cure helps besides raising money?
It can teach people about DIPG or raise awareness.
Name one body function that the pons helps control
breathing, swallowing, eye movement, or movement.
What age does DIPG primarly affect?
ages 4-11
Who is the staff advisor for CTC
Ms. Shanker
What does “diffuse” mean when describing DIPG?
The tumour grows into nearby tissue instead of staying in one clearly contained spot.
Name one way to help the club without donating money.
Volunteer, help plan an event, make posters, or share reliable information.
Name two symptom DIPG may cause because of where it grows
balance problems, vision changes, facial weakness, or trouble swallowing
What does cancer mean in greek?
CRAB
Which of the execs can't park?
Catherine
What do the words “pontine” and “glioma” tell us about DIPG?
“Pontine” tells us it is in the pons, and “glioma” describes the type of tumour
Name three things to include when explaining Care to Cure to a new student.
The cause the club supports, what the club does, and how the student can get involved
Why can a tumour in the pons affect several different body functions
The pons is part of the brainstem and helps control or connect areas involved in several important functions
What animal is resistant to CANCER?
Naked mole rat
Name each execs position
Justin - Events
Nhoa, Kian, Ephratah - marketing
Aazim - Outreach
Catherine and Emma - Presidents