Brain and Spine Cancer Care in New Jersey
As the only comprehensive neuro-oncology center in New Jersey, our Brain Tumor Program is led by fellowship-trained neuro-oncologists, among just 280 specialists nationwide. This expert team provides the highest level of care and the latest, most advanced treatment options for brain and spine cancers, all without the stress of traveling to major cities like New York or Philadelphia.
Treating brain and spine cancer is just one aspect of care at the Hackensack Meridian Health Brain Tumor Program. We also offer a wide range of services, including support groups and nurse navigators who help coordinate your personalized treatment journey.
Brain Tumor Treatment Options
We use cutting-edge imaging technologies, not widely available at most hospitals, to precisely locate and identify tumors. These tools enable us to match patients with treatments tailored to the specific biology of their disease.
Our multidisciplinary team collaborates to create a customized care plan that fits each patient’s unique needs. This team of experts includes specialists in neurosurgery, neuroradiology, radiation oncology, critical care and many more advanced medical fields. We also have an integrated and wide-ranging set of support services to help guide patients through treatment. By combining the latest breakthroughs in technology, research, and treatment, we ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients.
Our Brain Tumor Treatment Keeps Getting Better
Caring for brain tumors requires a team of specialists from various medical fields. Our brain cancer program offers customized treatment options for both primary and metastatic brain tumors, as well as care for the neurological complications that can arise from cancer.
We aim to offer hope and new options. Here are some reasons why our program is the right choice for you:
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Our advanced diagnostic tools include:
Chemotherapy
Our center uses personalized chemotherapy treatments by studying the genetic mutations of your tumor. We analyze the molecular signals driving your cancer's growth and use that information to match you with the most effective targeted therapies. This approach ensures you receive treatment that is precisely tailored to the biology of your brain or spine cancer, offering the best chance of success.
Patient Stories
Meet Roy
"They detected my brain tumors at an early stage and were able to treat them immediately using Gamma Knife radiosurgery, which doesn’t involve cutting into the brain. I walked out of the hospital the same day, straight to the parking lot. I even would have driven home, but my wife insisted on driving." - Roy Meyers
Hope in the Midst of a Brain Tumor
When Dana Addivinola woke up one morning in 2016 with a crooked smile, she thought severe stress was to blame. But her droopy cheek led to increasingly strange and debilitating symptoms over the next two years, including intense vertigo that brought the single parent’s life to a standstill and forced her to stop working.
Radiation Therapy
We offer a wide range of advanced radiation therapy options, designed to target tumors with accuracy while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue:
Surgery
Our neuro-oncology team utilizes the latest surgical technologies to safely and effectively treat brain and spine tumors:
Our Brain and Spine Cancer Doctors
Our specialists are here to help you and your loved ones navigate this complex journey and always put your needs and personal preferences first.
Why Choose Us
At John Theurer Cancer Care, you can trust our team of over 1,200 doctors, nurses, researchers, and clinicians to provide you with highly specialized, innovative cancer care close to home, as recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best cancer center in New Jersey and ranked nationally in cancer #44.
Frequently Asked Questions
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