At Southcoast Health Cancer Care, our neurologists and neurosurgeons work together to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments for tumors affecting the brain and spine. Recognizing the complex connection between brain and spine, our specialists join forces from the outset to ensure no detail is overlooked during your care.
From initial diagnosis to recovery, every step of your treatment plan is personalized, coordinated and focused on preserving brain and nerve function.
Our specialists collaborate across disciplines to ensure the best outcome possible for each of our patients. From the moment a tumor is suspected, our brain and spine team works together to develop a precise treatment plan that may include:
We treat a wide range of brain and spine tumors, with each care plan tailored to the type, location and behavior of the tumor. The conditions we treat include:
This non-surgical, high-precision radiation technique treats brain tumors while sparing healthy tissue. 3-D imaging guides focused beams to target tumors with accuracy.
Used to treat tumors in the lung, liver, spine, and bones. SBRT provides high-dose, pinpointed radiation in fewer sessions with fewer side effects.
When appropriate, our surgeons use smaller incisions and advanced tools to reduce recovery time and preserve brain function.
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