To treat a pituitary tumor with radiation, doctors may use a variety of techniques depending on the size and location of the tumor. Conventional radiation covers a wide area in and around the tumor and is usually given daily for several weeks.
In the show, Stannis Baratheon dies under the sword of Jamie Lannister, wielded by a woman to fulfill a promise to Catelyn Stark, to avenge the death of Renly Baratheon. You can state he died of internal complications.
Tarabay is the fourth Spartacus actor to be cast on Arrow, following Manu Bennett (Slade), Katrina Law (Nyssa al Ghul), and Cynthia Addai-Robinson (Amanda Waller). Matt Fowler is a writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter at @TheMattFowler and Facebook at Facebook.com/Showrenity.