Brain and Spine Cancer

A brain cancer or spinal cancer diagnosis is scary. At AdventHealth, your cancer care team is here to help you feel empowered, strong, and ready for the challenges ahead. Catching signs of brain and spine cancer early is the best way to protect yourself. So we take advantage of the latest advances in diagnostic testing, like intraoperative 3-Tesla MRI, a powerful scanner that looks for brain and spinal cord tumors by producing the most-precise image possible. We'll need the full picture of your health to move forward. That’s why we bring you the latest in genetic counseling, imaging, and minimally invasive diagnostic testing, including:

• Biopsy
• Blood and Urine Tests
• Chest X-Ray
• CT Scan
• Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
• Neurologic Exam
• MRI
• PET Scan

We’ll always make sure you understand risk factors, the screening process, your symptoms, and anything in between. You ask. We answer. We strive. You thrive.

We want to help your spirit stay strong. Whatever your diagnosis, we'll be beside you, helping you to keep moving forward. Our world-renowned brain and spine cancer program offers the latest, most-advanced methods and technologies. Across our network, we have specialists trained in treating the following types of brain and spine cancer:

• Brain Cancer
• Brain Tumors, Including Brain Stem Glioma, Ependymal Tumors, Medulloblastoma, and Oligodendroglioma
• Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
• Glioblastoma
• Meningiomas
• Pineal Region Tumor
• Pituitary Tumors
• Skull Base Tumor
• Skull Cancer
• Spinal Tumor

Your courage, energy, and positive attitude will go a long way to help you meet the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. But you'll also need the best available brain and spine cancer treatments from experienced physicians and neurosurgeons to forge ahead toward success. Our world-class team of brain surgeons and neuro-oncologists are dedicated to providing you with the very best outcomes possible.

We’ve mastered many of the latest techniques and technologies, including minimally invasive brain surgeries like Gamma Knife, available at select facilities within the network, which allows us to precisely target tumors with radiation while leaving healthy brain tissue intact. Your goal is to get back to your life and never have to think about cancer again. Our goal is to help you achieve your goal. Trust that we'll do everything in our knowledge and power to help get you there.