Brain cancer

Working with specialists from our oncology program and neurology program, you'll have access to high-quality services for your specific diagnosis. We treat all types of brain and spinal tumors, including:

• Meningiomas, which develop in the layers of tissue surrounding the outer part of the brain and spinal cord
• Gliomas, which are fast-growing brain tumors
• Embryonal tumors, which are fast-growing, start in the central nervous system and are more common in younger children and rarely seen in adults
• Medulloblastomas, which are a type of embryonal tumor and typically form in the cerebellum
• Gangliomas, which are typically slow-growing tumors rarely seen in adults
• Schwannomas (neurilemmomas), which are central nervous system tumors that are typically benign but can cause problems if they press on the spinal cord
• Craniopharyngiomas, which are slow-growing tumors that develop between the pituitary gland and the brain and are more common in children
• Pineal tumors, which are pineal gland tumors that are more common in children
• Mixed glial and neuronal tumors, which are most often seen in children and young adults
• Metastatic carcinomas, which are secondary tumors that have spread to the brain or spinal cord from another part of the body
• Other less common types of cancers and tumors that can start in or near the brain

The neurosurgeons and oncology specialists at Medical City Dallas, Medical City Fort Worth, Medical City Frisco and Medical City Plano offer complete treatment options for central nervous system cancers. Through our North Texas oncology program, you'll have access to:

• Neurosurgery
• Nonsurgical treatment options, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy
• Cancer rehabilitation

We know a cancer diagnosis affects more than your physical health. That's why cancer support groups are a major part of cancer care at Medical City Healthcare. If you've just learned about a cancer diagnosis, are supporting a loved one through treatment or are transitioning into survivorship, we can connect you with a local community for ongoing care.