Why do I keep seeing stories of children with inoperable brain cancer?

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Fearful2306 · 28/05/2024 20:37

That’s 2 in the past three days - one on TikTok and one on South West news.

I’ve also seen three more over the past 6 months who have sadly died. I believe these are all brain stem tumours - I think it’s known as DIPG. It’s heartbreaking, but Aldi terrifying. I have a 5 year old mystic and this is really scaring me.

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Wheelieusefulbinlover · 28/05/2024 20:55

OP clear your history, cookies etc. You've watched/read one or two things about childhood cancer and the algorithm has noticed you're interested and will keep showing you related videos and articles. Algorithms can't differentiate between topics like this or jelly cakes. They just push what they think will keep you engaged on that site or app. To reassure you, I haven't seen anything about childhood cancers at all recently.

MotherofGorgons · 28/05/2024 20:55

I watch cat videos and now I think the whole world is feline. Not a bad way to live. But you need to get off Tiktok and stop watching dead children videos.

nocoolnamesleft · 28/05/2024 20:53

Algorithms does seem to be the likely answer.

FrogandTrumpet · 28/05/2024 20:50

You clicked on one story, so it now gives you loads of other of the same story.

Hinkuy · 28/05/2024 20:48

Mystic? Aldi?

I'm lost already!

Sunnysummer24 · 28/05/2024 20:46

Social media Algorithms. You stopped and watched some thing so they keep showing you similar things because that’s what keeps you on their site.

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Fearful2306 · 28/05/2024 20:46

God all the typos! Sorry

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Fearful2306 · 28/05/2024 20:45

I meant also, not Aldi! Can’t edit

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OmuraWhale · 28/05/2024 20:44

This is very, very rare OP when you consider the millions of children in the UK. Of course it's upsetting to hear about these cases, but the chance of your DC getting this diagnosis is very low.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/childrens-cancers#:~:text=Children's%20cancers%20incidence&text=Cancer%20in%20children%20accounts%20for,year%20(2016%2D2018).

Children's cancer statistics

The latest children's cancer statistics for the UK for Health Professionals. See data for incidence, mortality, survival and more.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/health-professional/cancer-statistics/childrens-cancers#:~:text=Children's%20cancers%20incidence&text=Cancer%20in%20children%20accounts%20for,year%20(2016%2D2018).

RobertaFirmino · 28/05/2024 20:43

Yes, Aldi is pretty terrifying. Probably best to stick to Waitrose where decent people shop. WRT your 5 yo mystic, well they do say children have a sixth sense don't they?

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