CORBIN, Ky. (WKYT) – Health experts say they are seeing an unusual number of pediatric brain tumors known as diffuse intrinsic pontine glioma, or DIPG, in eastern Kentucky and are working with federal officials to find out why.
The tumors have no known cause. Families from across eastern Kentucky gathered Wednesday at the Corbin Center. For some, the event was an information session. For others, it is reality.
Families seek answers
Marsha Miniard said the search for answers is personal. Her daughter has DIPG.
“DIPG is a monster… when the monster is in your room, they tell you that you cannot get it out,” Miniard said…