Deciding on Treatment See All  Brain Tumors: Treatment Introduction in Deciding on Treatment Many different types of treatment can be used for brain tumors. Which may work best for you? It depends on a number of factors. ...more  Brain Tumors: Chemotherapy in Deciding on Treatment Chemotherapy uses medicines to kill cancer cells. The medicines attack and kill cells that divide rapidly. Some of these rapidly dividing cells are cancer, but others are normal cells in the body.

Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Anemia and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects Chemotherapy can damage your body’s ability to make red blood cells, so body tissues don't get enough oxygen. This is a condition called anemia. People who have anemia may feel very weak or tired, dizzy, faint, or short of breath, or may feel that their hearts are beating very fast. ...more  Infection and Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Side Effects To reduce your risk for infection, avoid people who are sick with contagious illnesses, including colds, the flu, measles, or chickenpox.

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All  Brain Tumors: Coping with Thinking and Memory Problems in Managing Side Effects Brain tumors may affect how you think, reason, and remember. Many people with brain tumors also have problems with concentration, language skills, and memory. ...more  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals.

Overview See All  Anatomy of the Brain in Overview The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more  Basics of Brain Tumors in Overview A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Brain Tumor: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis If your healthcare provider thinks you might have a brain tumor, you will need exams, imaging scans, and tests to know for sure....more  Skull X-ray in Understanding Your Diagnosis X-rays use invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of internal tissues, bones, and organs on film. Standard X-rays are done for many reasons, including diagnosing tumors or bone injuries.

Brain and Central Nervous Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Cancer FAQs See All  Anatomy of the Brain in Overview The brain is an important organ that controls thought, memory, emotion, touch, motor skills, vision, respiration, and every process that regulates your body. ...more  Basics of Brain Tumors in Overview A brain tumor starts when cells in the brain change and grow out of control. As they continue to grow, they form a mass of cells that becomes a tumor.

Chemotherapy See All  Breast Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy Chemotherapy may be able to cure breast cancer. If a cure isn't possible, chemotherapy may help keep the cancer from growing or spreading. Or it may help ease symptoms caused by cancer and improve your quality of life. ...more

Clinical Trials See All  About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Clinical Trials Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more

Follow-Up See All  Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health in Follow-Up Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life. ...more  Osteoporosis in Women with Cancer in Follow-Up If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones.

Treatment Introduction See All  Breast Cancer: Treatment Questions in Treatment Introduction These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care. ...more  Breast Cancer: Treatment Choices in Treatment Introduction The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more