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.
Gamma Knife surgery is a treatment that uses high-dose radiation to target brain tumors. Learn more about this treatment.
The Gamma Knife is a machine that focuses radiation with precision, killing tumors without harming nearby tissue. Learn about this procedure.
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.
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.
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up the bone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
A rare type of cancer that starts in cells that develop into skeletal muscle.
Metastatic brain cancer starts in another part of the body and spreads to the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.