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CPMC Neuro-Oncology: Brain and Spinal Cord Services

If cancer appears in your brain or spinal cord, take heart and have hope. CPMC's Cancer Center is one of only a few hospitals in the nation with an integrated neuro-oncology program specializing in leading-edge research and treatments for brain and spinal cord tumors.

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Neuro-Oncology: Brain and Spinal Cord within the Sutter Health network

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    Advanced Cancer Treatment

    When cancer appears in the brain and spinal cord—the core of your central nervous system—you want the most experienced, compassionate, positive-thinking and problem-solving medical team at your side. Neuro-oncology brain cancer specialists at CPMC's Cancer Center are at the forefront of treating people with brain tumors, delivering treatment options and performing craniotomy and state-of-the-art microsurgery to help return you to full health.

    California Pacific Medical Center is one of a small number of community hospitals in the nation with an integrated neuro-oncology program. Working collaboratively, CPMC neurosurgeon and neuro-oncologist teams complement each other in skill set, knowledge and ability to treat some of the most complicated brain cancers. Our brain tumor board, which includes sub-specialists and invited guests, uses a multi-disciplinary approach to treat your case with individualized care.

    Because we know you want immediate attention when you’re diagnosed with a brain tumor, we are easily accessible to both referring physicians and patients and will keep your team fully informed throughout your treatment. As a program of the California Pacific Neuroscience Institute (CPNI), we provide a full continuum of care, including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. All services are supported by leading-edge technology and surgical techniques, as well as clinical research.

    Our compassionate approach tends to your whole being, not just your disease. From day one of your diagnosis, a Nurse Navigator can partner with you and your family by coordinating services, offering education, answering questions, listening and providing counseling and hope. In addition, some of our locations offer dozens of integrative health modalities, such as massage, music or pet therapy, and spiritual practice to help you deal with the stress and anxiety of your situation.

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    Better Treatments for Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

    Your tumor may be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Either type can destroy nearby healthy tissue, so you and your doctor will discuss biopsy options and treatments to reduce it (called tumor debulking) or remove it.

    As part of the Sutter network, the CPMC Cancer Center gives you access to:

    • More than 120 neurology specialists and neuro-oncologists.
    • The NICO Myriad tool® that helps neurosurgeons remove hard-to-reach tumors through smaller incisions.
    • Brain mapping, which uses a variety of imaging technologies to learn as much as possible about a tumor before and during surgery to minimize damage to surrounding tissues.
    • GammaTile® technology, a form of brachytherapy that reduces radiation exposure in unaffected parts of the brain while targeting where the tumor is most likely to recur. 

    Clinical Perspectives

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    Clinical Research Trials

    Many specialists conduct clinical studies through the Sutter Institute for Medical Research and other regional and national foundations. We encourage you to participate in clinical trials that may give you access to promising new therapies, and we’ll follow your care through every treatment stage.

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    Doctors at California Pacific Medical Center

    The following doctors are part of the Sutter Health network. Learn about the doctors on this site.
    Brian T. Andrews, M.D.

    Brian T. Andrews, M.D.

    • Neuro-Oncology

    • Neurosurgery

    Michael Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

    Michael Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

    • Radiation Oncology

    Ragini Adams, M.D.

    Ragini Adams, M.D.

    • Pediatric Hematology-Oncology

    Lejla Delic, M.D.

    Lejla Delic, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Rudolf F. Buntic, M.D.

    Rudolf F. Buntic, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Laurence F. Yee, M.D.

    Laurence F. Yee, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Devron H. Char, M.D.

    Devron H. Char, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Joanne K. Edquilang, M.D.

    Joanne K. Edquilang, M.D.

    • Cancer Surgery

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    Lewis Z. Leng, M.D.

    • Neurosurgery

    • Cancer Surgery

    • Neuro-Oncology

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