AYA Primary Brain Tumors: What the Numbers Reveal

A free resource to raise awareness and spark action for Adolescents and Young Adults

Each year, over 89,000 adolescents and young adults (AYAs) between the ages of 15 and 39 are diagnosed with cancer. Of those, more than 12,000 will be told they have a brain tumor.

For these young people, the diagnosis comes during some of life’s most pivotal years—when they’re finishing school, starting careers, building relationships, and imagining their futures. And yet, AYAs often find themselves stuck in a gap—too old for pediatric services, too young for adult-focused care.

📊 What the Numbers Reveal

To help raise awareness and drive change, we have put together this free, one-pager with key statistics on AYA brain tumor diagnoses, survival, and the unique challenges this group faces.

In this snapshot, you’ll learn:

• How many AYAs are diagnosed with brain tumors annually
• The most common tumor types in this age group
• Survival statistics and hopeful trends
• Barriers to care—like clinical trial access and lack of age-specific resources

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, patient advocate, or simply want to better understand this community, learn the insights and action points that matter.