The Stanford Brain Tumor Center - Pioneers In The Treatment Of Brain And Spinal Tumors
The Stanford Brain Tumor Center is located inside our nationally recognized Stanford Cancer Center, a warm and welcoming facility that unites clinicians, researchers and health care professionals in a nurturing environment. Whether you arrive here as an emergency patient in our Tier 1 Emergency Department or make an appointment at the Center based on the advice of your primary care physician, you will benefit equally from all that our outstanding program in brain tumor diagnosis and treatment has to offer.
Collaborative team-based care for each patient
- Nationally recognized experts working together in an integrated program
- Weekly multi-specialty brain and spine tumor board where highly experienced physicians collaborate on the most challenging clinical dilemmas
- Advanced neuro-certified nursing care and rehabilitation teams
Superior diagnostic capabilities and advanced treatment options
- CT/PET, MRI, fMRI and intraoperative brain navigation
- Sophisticated radiation oncology devices including Cyberknife and TrueBeam for pinpoint accuracy of radiation treatment
- New radiologic tracers for detection of both early and advanced disease
- Expert Neuro-radiologists and coordination with ENT surgeons and neuro-endocrinologists
- Access to the latest clinical trials, radiation protocols, neurosurgical techniques and immunotherapy advancements
Extensive support services
- Guest service professionals to help navigate and manage treatment options
- Multiple support groups to help with specific cancer experiences
- Complementary healing programs such as meditation and acupuncture
- Survivorship program for patients and their family members