Neuro-oncology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord cancers. At Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, treatment is available for every type of 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.
Neuro-Oncology Brain Tumor Lecture Series
The second lecture in this series will be held on September 30 from 4:30 to 8 pm at University of Washington Medical Center in room RR134. The topic is Integrative Therapies, with Dan Labriola, N.D. a local naturopathic physician speaking on Complementary Therapies, followed by Barbara Dailey, MN, ARNP, who will talk about the healing powers of hypnosis. Please join us for this free lecture. More information...
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about the risk factors and symptoms of brain and spinal cord cancers, how they are diagnosed and how their stages are determined.
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.
Read about amazing people who have gone through treatment for cancer at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
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.
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.
