Fact Sheets

Radiation Therapy
Half of all people with cancer are treated with radiation therapy. It is effective for treating almost all types of cancer in almost any part of the body.
Pediatric Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
Abnormal cells in the brain or spinal cord that have multiplied uncontrollably are known as brain or spinal cord tumors. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Primary Brain Tumors
A primary brain tumor is a growth that starts within the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic cancer, also known as stage IV (or 4), is the name for cancer that has spread from the site in the body where it started to another part of the body. Cancer can spread to any part of the body, but it most often spreads to the lungs, bones, liver, and brain.
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up the bone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Dizziness
Dizziness is a term to describe a range of sensations, such as feeling faint, weak, or unsteady. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that uses heat to destroy precancerous tissue in the esophagus. Learn about this treatment.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Pemphigus and Pemphigoid
Pemphigus and pemphigoid are two rare autoimmune blistering disorders that are not contagious. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Ependymoma
A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.