Why Choose Stanford Medicine?
Brain Metastases Care at Stanford Health Care
Metastatic brain cancer requires multispecialty, innovative care. At our program, highly trained specialists work together to tailor treatment to the tumor size and location and to your specific symptoms. We use leading-edge technology available only at a select number of cancer centers. We also understand that metastatic brain cancer can affect all areas of your life. This is why we offer services with a range of physical, emotional, and spiritual options.
What You Need to Know to Start Treatment
The following information will help answer your questions as you begin treatment at Stanford Health Care:
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Your Circle of Care
A diagnosis of a neurological condition—and the changes it may bring—can be unsettling. We offer you and your caregivers the personalized support you need at every step. Your team listens to you and develops a plan for your situation. And you’ll work with the same team from diagnosis throughout treatment, so we can get to know you and your needs.
Access That Empowers
We make access to care as simple as possible. We anticipate what you need and provide support when you need it. Our network of locations puts our services within your reach. User-friendly digital health tools help you stay connected with your care team. We accept most insurance plans and offer discounted transportation, short-stay options, and international travel and translation services. We help make sense of the details, so you can make decisions that are right for you.
Innovation With Purpose
Stanford Health Care Neuroscience actively participates in groundbreaking research and clinical trials to evaluate new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and manage neurological conditions. Participating in a trial may give you access to experimental therapies that are not available otherwise. We also partner with the Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute to better understand the brain, develop new treatments for brain disorders, and promote brain health.
Your Brain Metastases Care Team
To ensure the best possible outcome and care, we gather specialists from multiple fields, including neurosurgery and radiation oncology. Every expert you work with has extensive training and deep knowledge in treating metastatic brain cancer.
Your Doctors
Neurosurgeons specialize in treating brain tumors through traditional (open) surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and CyberKnife radiosurgery, a noninvasive form of radiation therapy. They perform biopsies (taking tiny tissue samples) to test for cancer. They also surgically remove tumors and surrounding tissue.
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Neuro-oncologists specialize in diagnosing and treating cancerous tumors of the brain and spinal cord. They treat these cancers using medications, including chemotherapy. Neuro-oncologists often serve as your main health care provider, coordinating your treatment among several specialists.
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These cancer specialists have subspecialty training in high-energy X-rays and other radiation therapy. Using advanced technologies, radiation oncologists can precisely target cancer cells to avoid damaging nearby healthy tissue.
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These cancer specialists are nurse practitioners and physician assistants who work closely with your oncologist to help with diagnosis and treatment. They may also recommend medications and lifestyle changes and provide other support.
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Interventional neuroradiologists use imaging studies, such as CT scans and MRIs, to diagnose and treat conditions of the central nervous system, head, neck, and spine.
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A neurotologist is a type of otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist, or ENT). This doctor provides medical and surgical care to people with diseases that affect the ears, balance system, certain skull bones, and other head and neck structures.
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A rhinologist is a type of otolaryngologist (ENT) who has unique expertise in the medical and surgical treatment of nasal and sinus disorders.
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A neuroradiologist uses imaging studies, such as CT scans and MRIs, to diagnose conditions of the central nervous system, head, neck, and spine.
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Neuro-anesthesiologists specialize in using medications to block pain and help you relax or stay asleep during brain tumor procedures. Neuro-anesthesiologists also monitor your vital functions, such as breathing, blood pressure, and heart rate, during surgery. Depending on the type of surgery you are having, you may need local (small area), regional (larger area), or general (overall) anesthesia.
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Neuropathologists specialize in diagnosing conditions of the brain and nervous system through microscopic evaluation of tissue sampled during biopsy or surgery.
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Neurointensivists specialize in caring for critically ill people with brain or spinal cord conditions, who require close monitoring, usually in a neurointensive care unit.
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Clinical pathologists specialize in diagnosing conditions by examining bodily fluids, such as blood and urine.
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Neurohospitalists Deliver Comprehensive Inpatient Care
People who are hospitalized for neurological diseases often have unique needs that require advanced, multispecialty care. Stanford Health Care ensures next-level care with our neurohospitalists, specially trained neurologists who focus on critically ill people.
Clinical Trials
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Clinical trials are research studies that evaluate a new medical approach, device, drug, or other treatment. As a Stanford Health Care patient, you may have access to the latest, advanced clinical trials.
Open trials refer to studies that are currently recruiting participants or that may recruit participants in the near future. Closed trials are not currently enrolling, but similar studies may open in the future.
Our Clinics
You can access Stanford’s expertise and compassionate care for brain and spine tumors at a location that’s convenient for you. We always accept new patients, and we take many insurance plans, including Medicare and Medi-Cal.
