Cancer

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. ...more  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. ...more  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. ...more  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. ...more  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. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while. Fatigue from chemotherapy tends to happen a few days after the treatment, peaks, and then gets better before the next treatment. Fatigue from radiation may not happen right away. ...more  Brain Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Brain cancer includes primary and secondary tumors. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more