Brain and Spinal Cord Cancer Care
We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach and draw expertise from the fields of neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT and pain management. Working as a team with you and your primary care physician, we formulate the best possible treatment plan, considering both surgical and nonsurgical options.
Scott & White’s mission of providing personalized, comprehensive care is the foundation for our brain and spinal cord cancer program.
Our team of world-renown specialists provides you with the most advanced treatment options available for tumors of the central nervous system, including gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors and more.
Comprehensive, Personalized Care
Sophisticated cancer care takes teamwork — the collaboration of a large group of specialists and subspecialists. That's why at Scott & White you'll have an Integrated Care Team dedicated to your care.
As a brain or spinal cord cancer patient, that means you'll benefit from the expertise of neurosurgeons, neurotologists, neuropsychologists and other specialists from the Scott & White Neuroscience Institute — one of the top neuroscience programs in the nation and a Neuroscience Center of Excellence.
Though you'll have a team of specialists and subspecialists overseeing your care, you'll have one lead physician. You'll know your doctor and your doctor will know you. Personalized care is the Scott & White way.
Your lead physician will take the time to listen to you and your concerns. The two of you will talk about your cancer and its effects on you and your loved ones.
In collaboration, your Integrated Care Team will meet to discuss your specific needs and determine the best treatment options for you to consider. Then your lead physician will talk with you about the team’s recommendations.
Together, you and your lead physician can then decide which treatment plan is right for you and your quality of life. You’ll receive an individualized treatment plan, customized just for you. Throughout your care at Scott & White, your team will meet regularly to discuss your care and revise your treatment plan based on your needs.
It’s all part of our mission to provide you with comprehensive, personalized care.
Proven Commitment to Excellence
Scott & White's commitment to excellence in diagnosis, care and treatment is reflected in our ongoing efforts to provide a comprehensive, world-class brain and spinal cord cancer program. For example, we use the most advanced equipment and medical techniques available to treat cancerous and noncancerous tumors. Having invested in the latest technology, we're able to precisely locate, evaluate and then treat your tumor safely and effectively.
- Leading-edge 3.0 Tesla and 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems offer exceptional image quality of your head and neck areas.
- Non-invasive radiation therapy includes the Novalis Tx Radiosurgery Platform, which provides pinpoint accuracy and takes just minutes per treatment.
- Minimally invasive surgical treatments available for some tumor types to minimize patient discomfort and speed the recovery process.
- Convenient regional locations may make it easier for you to receive treatment without giving up an entire day.
