How are brain and spinal cord tumors treated?
A specialized team of doctors advises and assists individuals throughout treatment and rehabilitation. These doctors may include: A neurologist is a specialist in nervous system disorders. A medical oncologist is a specialist in cancer. A neuro-oncologist is a neurologist who specializes in nervous system tumors. A neuroradiologist is a doctor trained in reading diagnostic imaging results who specializes in the CNS. A pathologist is a clinical physician who diagnoses diseases of tissues or cells using a variety of laboratory tests. A neurosurgeon is a brain or spinal cord surgeon. A radiation oncologist is a doctor who specializes in using radiation to treat individuals with cancer. This team will recommend a treatment plan based on the tumor’s location, type, size and aggressiveness, as well as on the individual’s medical history, age, and general health.
