Neuro-Oncology Center

Patients benefit from some of the most advanced treatments available for brain tumors, including glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) and spinal cord tumors. 

Experience Treating Brain Tumors

Since primary brain tumors account for only 1-2% of all cancers, most doctors aren’t very familiar with brain tumors. At UVA, our neuro-oncologic doctors only see patients with neuro-oncologic disorders, and they’re up to date on standard and experimental treatments.

Advanced Treatment for Brain Tumors

Our treatments for neurological cancers include:

• Clinical Trials
• Intraoperative MRI (IMRIS™)
• Gamma Knife 
• TomoTherapy
• Molecular cytogenetics, which helps doctors see which brain tumors will respond best to chemotherapy 
• Advanced brain imaging technology

We also assess and treat other problems related to brain tumors and cancer treatment, including changes in memory, speech, personality or emotions. 

Our services include help with related difficulties, such as re-entering the job force, school issues, disability and health-insurance concerns.

A Team Approach to Treating Brain Tumors

At UVA, we believe in offering our patients and their families advanced brain tumor treatments within a coordinated, team-based approach that’s dedicated to maximizing quality of life. Our team — which includes surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, nurses, social workers, nutritionists and more — meets regularly to discuss each patient’s care plan and improve patient care.