2015 ACS Brain Cancer Facts and Figures

Each year, the American Cancer Society releases updated facts and figures about the forecast of cancer in the United States. It has been reported that the cancer death rate has been greatly reduced in the past 20 years thanks to early detection and cancer prevention methods.

At St. Louis CyberKnife, the primary conditions we treat include tumors in the lung, prostate and brain. Below is an overview of major cancer statistics for brain tumors in the United States.

This is not intended as medical advice to replace the expertise and judgment of your health care team. It is intended to help you and your family make informed decisions, together with your doctor.