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.
Brachytherapy
Brachytherapy is a cancer treatment in which radioactive materials are placed inside the body. Learn more about this treatment.
Merkel Cell Carcinoma (MCC)
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.
Head and Neck Cancer
Cancers that develop in the throat, larynx, mouth, nose, and sinuses.
Throat Cancer
Throat cancer is a cancer found in the pharynx or larynx, linked to tobacco and/or alcohol use, and certain viruses. 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.
Surgeries for Upper Aero-Digestive Tract
Surgeries for upper aero-digestive tract are procedures to treat problems that affect such functions as breathing, speaking, and swallowing. Learn more about these procedures.
Ependymoma
A type of tumor that begins in the brain or spinal cord. It's more common in children than adults.
Esophageal Cancer
Abnormal DNA changes can cause cancer to develop on the inner wall of the esophagus. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
Bone Cancer
Bone cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells that make up the bone. Learn about symptoms and treatment.