Brain Tumors
We offer comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for patients with brain tumors as well as head and neck tumors located on the face or nose.
When a patient is diagnosed with a brain tumor, whether cancerous or non-cancerous, our goal is to remove it while minimizing any effects on your quality of life. Our specialists collaborate to develop individualized treatment plans for every patient with a brain tumor.
Typically, we remove brain tumors using surgery or radiation. We may also use an innovative technique called an awake craniotomy, where the patient stays awake during surgery.
Brain Tumor Care: Why Choose Memorial Healthcare System?
Collaboration on brain tumor treatment
Data shows that patients whose treatment involves a variety of specialists experience better outcomes. That’s why we conduct a monthly meeting called a tumor board to discuss all our patients who have brain tumors.
During this meeting, a team of highly skilled specialists determine the best treatment plan for each of our patients. This multidisciplinary tumor board includes:
- Neurosurgeons: Specialists who treat injuries or diseases of the brain, spine or related nerves.
- Oncologists: Specialists who treat cancer and provides medical care for a person diagnosed with cancer.
- Pathologists: Specialists who diagnosis and manage human disease.
- Radiation oncologists: Specialists who use radiation therapy to shrink cancerous tumors.
Brain Tumors: Why Choose Memorial Neuroscience Institute?
Memorial Healthcare System is home to leading neuroscience and cancer institutes. When you come to us for care, you’ll find:
- Experienced teams: Our fellowship-trained physicians are highly skilled in assessing and treating brain tumors. Your care team may include specialists in neurosurgery, neurointerventional surgery, neurology, neuroradiology, neurocritical care and medical oncology.
- Leading-edge surgical approaches: Our neurosurgeons use the latest techniques and technologies to enhance surgical precision. Advanced approaches include brain mapping, interoperative imaging and minimally invasive procedures.
- Diagnostic expertise: With so many types of brain tumors, getting an accurate diagnosis is essential. We use sophisticated tests to diagnose brain tumors and have extensive expertise in interpreting the results.
- Timely appointments for new diagnoses: We offer same-day appointments for new brain tumor diagnoses so we can establish a treatment plan right away.
- Helpful guidance: Your team includes a designated point of contact to help you navigate the many aspects of care. This person is available to support and guide you and your family before, during and after treatment.
- Personalized care: We take time to understand your goals for treatment, and then design a plan to meet these goals.
- Ongoing monitoring: Some brain tumors require lifelong monitoring or care. Our team is by your side for as long as needed to help you live your healthiest life.
