What to know about the pediatric brain tumor investigation in Kentucky

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 351

Last Updated: 1 day, 15 hours ago

While there is no known cause of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare and incurable brain cancer mainly found in children, officials are investigating after an increase in cases in Eastern Kentucky raised concern.

The Lantern first reported the DIPG investigation in early May and is following developments.

Here’s what to know about it:

In the last two years, the Appalachian region has had …

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