Overview
At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, treatment is available for every type of brain cancer and tumor, including meningiomas, gliomas, vestibular schwannomas, central nervous system lymphomas, and metastatic cancers in the brain and spinal cord. State-of-the-art rehabilitation services are also available to patients at SCCA and UW Medical Center.
The mission of SCCA’s neuro-oncology team is to provide the best possible patient-focused care and state-of-the-art treatment. We will help you understand your condition and your options for dealing with your cancer.
CMEs and Patient Events:
ADULT GLIOBLASTOMA: Evolving Evidence for Best Treatment Strategies
CME for neurologists, oncologists, neurosurgeons, and registered nurses involved in the diagnosis, care, and treatment of adult patients with glioblastoma.
Newly Diagnosed
Understanding the importance of choosing the right treatment center for your disease.Brain & Spinal Cord Cancers Facts
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of brain and spinal cord cancers, how they are diagnosed and how their stages are determined.Our Expertise
The mission of SCCA’s neuro-oncology team is to provide the best possible patient-focused care and state-of-the-art treatment. We will help you understand your condition and your options for dealing with your cancer.Our Doctors
Our doctors are members of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and UW Medicine and are committed to providing the best possible care for brain and spinal cord cancer patients who come to SCCA for treatment.Treatment Options
The type of treatment for brain and spinal cord cancers depends on many factors including the type of cancer, location of the cancer, overall health of the patient, and the patient’s wants and needs.What to Expect
A brain and spinal cord cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. SCCA physicians and staff provide compassionate care and support during your course of treatment so you will always know what to expect.Participate in a Study
Participation in a clinical study is an option that many brain and spinal cord cancer patients choose when they come to SCCA for treatment. Find out why.Patient Support
Because treatment for Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers isn’t easy, special support for patients is essential. SCCA has several programs, classes, and services to assist patients and their families.Patient Stories
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.Resources
The more you know about your disease, the more empowered you’ll feel. This list of reputable sources about Brain and Spinal Cord Cancers makes gathering information easy.News
Cancer treatment is always improving as researchers learn more about its causes and means to prevent it. Read the latest news about research findings and medical breakthroughs here.
Patient Guide to Clinical Studies
Find out more about clinical studies, what they are, and how to participate in them.
Brain & Spinal Cord Cancer Webcasts
SCCA expert physicians discuss the latest in brain and spinal cord cancers on Patient Power.
SCCA expert physicians discuss the latest in brain and spinal cord cancers on Patient Power.
Map & Directions
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.
Driving directions to SCCA on South Lake Union.