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Caring for you and your family

"I feel fortunate to have such incredible people
working to make sure that I get the best
quality health care possible. I am so thankful
for the support they provided to me and my
family." - Josh

Silicon Valley

Brain Tumor Ride

Stanford Neurosurgery

The latest technological innovations

Margie Paulsen as sharp as ever
and enjoying life with her family
after two surgeries to remove
a brain tumor.

The Stanford Cancer Center Health Library

Available to all of our patients and their families »

(650) 736-7440
(650) 723-6469

Cancer Center – Clinic D
875 Blake Wilbur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

Neuroscience Clinic
3rd Floor - Boswell Building
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305

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The Stanford Brain Tumor Center

Ranked one of the best hospitals by US News and World Report

Successful treatment of brain tumors leads to a longer and better quality of life. At the Stanford Brain Tumor Center, our physicians are at the forefront of new and successful brain tumor diagnoses and treatment services including new chemotherapy and immunotherapy protocols, new shorter course radiation treatments, advanced clinical trials, state of the art neurosurgery procedures featuring one of the highest ranked radiosurgery programs in the world, and post-operative neuro-specialized care. Learn more »

Our Promise To You

The diagnosis of a brain tumor is life changing. We understand. At Stanford, we're here to help. On this website you will find information about making appointments, the treatments and tests you or your loved one might have, and the doctors you will see. Above all, you will find support for the journey. At the Stanford Brain Tumor Center, we are committed to healing humanity through science and compassion, one patient at a time.

Benefits To You

Expert Care for You and Your Family. Your treatment at the Stanford Brain Tumor Center will be managed by our highly trained teams of neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons and neuroradiologists who specialize in treating brain and spinal tumors. Through their deep understanding of the newest protocols and technologies, these physicians are in the best position to provide you with the right diagnosis and comprehensive treatment for your unique circumstances. At Stanford, treatment options are rapidly evolving and life expectancies are constantly improving for all of our brain tumor patients.

Services and support beyond medical treatment. Since brain tumors, or neurological complications of other cancers, may have profound implications for patients and their families, we also provide treatment options beyond just medical care. To help families cope with the many stresses of brain cancer, the Brain Tumor Center coordinates patient care with rehabilitation services, home care services, social services and hospice services as needed by individual patients.