Nationally, roughly half of all brain tumors are metastasized cancers from the lung, breast or melanoma. Kentucky has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, along with the lowest lung cancer survival and high rates of both breast cancer and melanomas.
Kentucky’s dire health statistics called for a specialized clinic for tumors of the brain and spine. The Brown Cancer Center’s Brain Tumor Clinic, opened in 2009 to address the neurological cancers through multidisciplinary care
With the focused care of a multidisciplinary team, the Brain Tumor Clinic staff is making a difference in the quality and longevity of life for many patients from across the region.
Like other Brown Cancer Center multidisciplinary teams, the Brain Tumor Clinic weaves together the expertise of health professionals from across the spectrum, including neurosurgery, neurology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, nursing, social work, and psychology.
Patients may attend conference meetings — increasing their own education about their diagnosis, and giving the team the opportunity to work with the patient in developing a strategy.
In addition, our specially trained oncology nurses care for patients before, during, and after treatment; help manage clinical trials; and educate patients about what to expect when they go home from the hospital. They also communicate with family members to address their needs and concerns.
Nationally, roughly half of all brain tumors are metastasized cancers from the lung, breast or melanoma. Kentucky has the highest adult smoking rate in the country, along with the lowest lung cancer survival and high rates of both breast cancer and melanomas.
Kentucky’s dire health statistics called for a specialized clinic for tumors of the brain and spine. The Brown Cancer Center’s Brain Tumor Clinic, opened in 2009 to address the neurological cancers through multidisciplinary care
With the focused care of a multidisciplinary team, the Brain Tumor Clinic staff is making a difference in the quality and longevity of life for many patients from across the region.
Like other Brown Cancer Center multidisciplinary teams, the Brain Tumor Clinic weaves together the expertise of health professionals from across the spectrum, including neurosurgery, neurology, radiation oncology, medical oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, nursing, social work, and psychology.
Patients may attend conference meetings — increasing their own education about their diagnosis, and giving the team the opportunity to work with the patient in developing a strategy.
In addition, our specially trained oncology nurses care for patients before, during, and after treatment; help manage clinical trials; and educate patients about what to expect when they go home from the hospital. They also communicate with family members to address their needs and concerns.