Influencer shares son's death from rare inoperable brain tumour
Lifestyle influencer Jennifer Burnham shared that her four-year-old son Baxter died from diffuse midline glioma. This is a rare brain tumour in the brainstem.
Jennifer Burnham said her son Baxter died on 5 October from diffuse midline glioma. This is a rare brain tumour affecting the brainstem.
The California influencer said Baxter was diagnosed in April. His left eye had started crossing in an unusual way.
An MRI showed the tumour. This is the worst kind of brain cancer.
Doctors cannot operate on it. It controls important brain functions.
Baxter had surgery and proton radiation. Burnham said she tried every treatment option.
This included several trips to Europe and therapies like hyperbaric oxygen. She praised her son's strength during his six-month illness.
She said she wants to help other families facing similar diagnoses. She and her husband Bryce also have a one-year-old son named Barron.
- 4 years old
- Baxter's age at death
- April
- Diagnosis month
- October 5
- Date of death
- 1 year old
- Younger sibling age
Why it mattersBurnham shared her story about a deadly childhood cancer. It may help parents spot early warning signs.
AustraliaWhile Burnham lives in the US, Australian media outlets reported her story, which may help Australian families recognise symptoms of diffuse midline glioma.
Corroborated by7news.com.au·perthnow.com.au
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