Brain & Spine Cancer
At Southcoast Health Cancer Care, neurosurgeons, oncologists, and radiation oncologists 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.
Collaborative Brain & Spine Tumor Treatment
Our specialists meet in a tumor board frequently to discuss patients care across oncology, radiation oncology, and neurosurgery. We collaborate across disciplines to ensure the best outcome possible for each of our patients. From the moment a tumor is suspected, our teams work together to develop a precise treatment plan that may include:
Conditions We Treat
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:
- Glioblastoma
- Meningioma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Astrocytoma
- Pituitary tumors
- Metastatic brain and spine tumors
- Vestibular Schwannoma/Acoustic Neuroma
- Spinal cord tumors
Advanced Treatment Options
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.
Our surgeons use the smallest possible incision with intraoperative navigation and mapping tools to reduce recovery time and preserve function.
