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BRAIN CANCER (NEURO ONCOLOGY)

704-355-2884 or 1-800-804-9376

The American Cancer Society estimates that 18,400 men, women and children living in the United States will be diagnosed with brain cancer and other cancers of the nervous system this year.

The Brain Tumor Program provides comprehensive care for patients with primary benign tumors, malignant tumors and spread of cancer to the brain from other sites. The program offers some of the latest technical advancement in the treatment of brain tumors. Patients are evaluated by a multidisciplinary team from seven different specialties each Wednesday morning.

Team members include:

  • Neurosurgeon
  • Research nurse
  • Pathologist
  • Radiologist
  • Radiation oncologist
  • Support counselor
  • Social worker
  • Chaplain
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Program director:Tony Asher, M.D.

Research nurse: Pat Hagan-Jones, R.N.

Support Programs:

Living With Cancer - A support group for any persons with cancer. Friends and family are also invited. Meets every Tuesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Quest Program is a cancer wellness program developed to assist in recovering from cancer through exercise, education and relaxation techniques. Eight-week sessions are offered in partnership with the CMC-Health Centers located at the Jewish Community Center, Harris YMCA and the University City YMCA.

Supportive counseling - Individual and family counseling is available through Blumenthal Cancer Center.
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