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Brain & spinal cord tumors

Brain & spinal cord tumors, cared for close to home by one team.

Tumors of the brain and spinal cord require close coordination among neurosurgery, radiation, and medical oncology. Our oncologists manage the medical treatment and help coordinate your care across that team.

How we approach it

Multidisciplinary by nature

These tumors are managed with neurosurgery, radiation, and medical therapy — coordination is everything

Treatment matched to tumor type

Whether and which medical therapy helps depends on the specific tumor type and its genetics

Coordinated with specialists

We help coordinate with neurosurgical and radiation specialists, including academic centers when needed

What the workup looks like

1
Detailed imaging first

A high-resolution MRI defines the tumor's location, size, and relationship to the structures around it.

2
Tissue and molecular testing

A biopsy or surgery provides tissue, and molecular markers increasingly guide both treatment and what to expect.

3
One coordinated team

Neurosurgery, radiation oncology, and medical oncology plan together, since the timing and order of treatment matter a great deal.

Common questions

Are all brain tumors cancerous?
No — many are benign. Even so, their location can cause symptoms, and the type guides whether and how they're treated.
What treatments are used?
Depending on the tumor, treatment may involve surgery, radiation, and medical therapy such as chemotherapy or targeted drugs — often combined.
How is the medical oncologist involved?
We manage chemotherapy and targeted therapy and help coordinate the overall plan with your neurosurgeon and radiation oncologist.
Does tumor genetics matter?
Increasingly, yes — molecular features of brain tumors help define the diagnosis and can guide treatment choices.

This page is general information, not medical advice for your specific situation. Every diagnosis — and every patient — is different. Bring your questions to your care team.