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The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors, or IronMatt, understands firsthand how frightening a childhood brain cancer diagnosis can be. 

That’s why we’re on a mission to build a network committed to reducing family hardship, funding pediatric brain tumor research, and giving children the opportunity to live long, healthy lives.

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IronMatt Acknowledged in Neuro-Oncology Article

October 18, 2023

One of IronMatts’ 2015 grant recipients, Dr. Javad Nazarian, was published in Neuro-Oncology’s September 2022 issue. You can read the full article here. This study defined the molecular mechanism and

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Pediatric Brain Tumor Statistics & The Critical Need for More Research

October 10, 2023

Nothing is more frightening than having your child diagnosed with a brain tumor. We do everything possible to keep our children safe, but when the enemy is within, how can

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Pediatric Cancer Support: Apps, Services, and Education

October 5, 2023

Looking for pediatric cancer support for you and your child? To help, we’ve compiled a list of apps and resources that can help you navigate life with cancer, get the

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Survivorship and Grief Care: A Guide for Parents who Have Lost Their Child to Cancer

October 5, 2023

Every parent’s worst nightmare is to outlive their child. In the face of unimaginable loss, we embark on a journey of grief, but within that darkness, we also discover the

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October 3, 2023
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