Merkel cell carcinoma is a rare, aggressive form of skin cancer. It usually affects sun-exposed areas of the body, but it can occur in sun-shielded areas, too. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A rare type of cancer that starts in cells that develop into skeletal muscle.
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment that uses heat to destroy precancerous tissue in the esophagus. Learn about this treatment.
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.
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Lung cancer in nonsmokers is cancer that is commonly dispersed throughout the lungs rather than concentrated in one location. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A primary brain tumor is a growth that starts within the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.
Smoking tobacco is the leading risk factor for small cell lung cancer, responsible for 98 percent of all cases.