Cancer

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. ...more  Brain Tumors: Introduction in Overview A brain tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue in the brain....more  Skull Base Chordoma in Overview A chordoma is a form of bone cancer that can occur anywhere along the length of the spine from the base of the skull to the lower back. ...more  Craniopharyngioma in Children in Overview Craniopharyngioma is a benign brain tumor that is found near the pituitary gland....more  Rathke Cleft Cyst in Overview Rathke cleft cysts are noncancerous fluid-filled growths that develop between the parts of the pituitary gland at the base of the brain. They develop while a baby is growing in the uterus. A Rathke cleft cyst develops from a piece of the fetus' developing Rathke pouch, which ultimately becomes part of the pituitary gland. ...more  Paranasal Sinus Tumors in Overview A paranasal sinus tumor is a cancer that has grown inside your sinuses, the open spaces behind your nose. ...more  Olfactory Neuroblastoma in Overview An olfactory neuroblastoma often happens on the roof of the nasal cavity. It involves the cribriform plate, which is a bone between the eyes and located deep in the skull. ...more  Astrocytoma in Children in Overview Astrocytoma is the most common type of brain tumor in children. It is usually low grade, which means slow-growing. ...more  Skull Base Rhabdomyosarcoma in Children in Overview Rhabdomyosarcoma is a type of cancer. It starts in cells that grow into skeletal muscle cells. The cells are called rhabdomyoblasts. Skeletal muscles are the muscles that move the body. The cancer is most common in children younger than age 10. ...more  Brain Tumor: Risk Factors in Overview Healthcare providers do not know exactly what causes a brain tumor. But certain factors may raise your risk. ...more  Brain Tumors: Symptoms in Overview Brain tumor symptoms depend on how big the tumor is and where it is in the brain....more  Oligodendroglioma in Children in Overview The brain is part of the central nervous system (CNS). The CNS also includes the spinal cord. A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue. An oligodendroglioma is a type of CNS tumor called a glioma. ...more