Fact Sheets

Brain Tumors
Brain tumors can arise from cells in the brain or spread to the brain from cancer in another part of the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumors
A rare, fast-growing type of cancer that begins in the brain and/or spinal cord.
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma is a rare type of childhood cancer that begins in developing nerve cells.
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Guillain-Barré syndrome is a neurological condition in which the immune system attacks healthy nerve cells. 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.
Meningiomas
Meningiomas are tumors commonly found in the membranes surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors are benign or cancerous tissue growths in or surrounding the spine.
Glioblastoma and Other Gliomas
Term for a group of brain tumors that arise from glial cells, the cells that support nerve cells in the brain.
Meningitis
Meningitis is inflammation of the brain and spinal cord membranes, usually caused by an infection. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Germ Cell Tumors
Germ cell tumors are tumors that start in specialized cells called germ cells. Learn about symptoms and treatment.