Fact Sheets

Radiation Therapy with Gamma Knife
The Gamma Knife is a machine that focuses radiation with precision, killing tumors without harming nearby tissue. Learn about this procedure.
Primary Brain Tumors
A primary brain tumor is a growth that starts within the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Metastatic Brain Tumors
Metastatic brain cancer starts in another part of the body and spreads to the brain. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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.
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.
Meningiomas
Meningiomas are tumors commonly found in the membranes surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT)
Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), also known as radiosurgery, is an extremely precise, high-dose form of radiation therapy.
Ependymoma
A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.
Spinal Tumors
Spinal tumors are benign or cancerous tissue growths in or surrounding the spine.
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths of tissue in the pituitary gland. Learn about symptoms and treatment.