Brain Cancer
The OSUCCC – James has some of the brightest minds treating brain cancer with the most advanced methods and researching more effective therapies to improve quality of life for those with brain cancer.
The OSUCCC – James has some of the brightest minds treating brain cancer with the most advanced methods and resear...
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Brain cancer is complex. Our experts deliver a level of care that allows you to better understand your condition and make informed decisions about your treatment.
Why choose The James for brain cancer care
The choice for your brain cancer care is clear. Not only can we provide the leading-edge treatments, including surgical techniques and medications, but we’ll also be there to help you and your family every step of the way.
largest cancer hospital in the nation
in central Ohio to offer proton therapy
brain cancer specific clinical trials
Hear from our patients
Ron Fichthorn – Brain Cancer Patient Story
Ron Fichthorn never spent a day in the hospital his entire life until the day he found out he had a brain tumor. He found the treatment and care he needed at the OSUCCC – James and hasn’t looked back.
Mary Montgomery – Brain Cancer Patient Story
Mary Montgomery credits the OSUCCC – James and the people there for her positive outcomes. “I recommend The James to anyone, to everyone. They all played a part in how I felt during treatment,” she said.
Sam Mierzejewski – Brain Cancer Patient Story
In 2008, Sam Mierzejewski, a former sergeant for the Upper Arlington Division of Police, was diagnosed with brain cancer. Ten years later, he is cancer -free and back to work thanks to the care he received at The James.
Minimally invasive techniques
We’re pioneering new methods of treating brain cancer that are less invasive than traditional surgery and help preserve quality of life for those undergoing treatment. These include minimally invasive surgical techniques developed by our world-class surgeons and more targeted forms of radiation therapy that have less side effects.
We understand receiving a diagnosis of brain cancer can be overwhelming, but rest assured, we’ll work with you and your family to put together a personalized treatment plan that’s most beneficial to your unique situation.
Episode 117: Advances and New Targets in Treating Glioblastomas, with Monica Venere, PhD
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Glioblastomas (GBMs) are the most common type of malignant brain tumor and are very aggressive, which means they grow quickly. The current treatment options are limited, but experts at the OSUCCC – James are working to change that.
The James Cancer-Free World Podcast
Glioblastomas (GBMs) are the most common type of malignan...
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For gliomas and brain and spine tumors, our cancer experts and researchers work diligently every day to develop new and better treatments for difficult cases of brain cancer.
Those who are treated at the OSUCCC – James have access to the most leading-edge therapies, because we’re a large academic medical center on the forefront on discovering more effective treatment options.
Articles on Cancer
Functional radiosurgery improves quality of life for patients
Through the high-tech method of stereotactic radiosurgery, treatment is administered with results that are far less invasive than more traditional surgery.
Neuroplastic surgery now helps people with brain tumors
Neuroplastic surgery is a relatively new subspecialty that is used to treat patients with a variety of brain conditions, including cancer, traumatic injury and stroke.
Learn about glioblastoma, the most common brain cancer
Cases of glioblastoma can present treatment challenges for many reasons, including their tendency to spread rapidly.
The James at Brain and Spine Hospital
Top-ranked neurosurgery and neuro-oncology care.
In this state-of-the-art facility, you can receive all the care you need for your brain cancer in one convenient location. The James at Brain and Spine Hospital is home to award-winning neurosurgeons and neurologists who specialize in oncology and caring for people who have cancer.
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The work being done at the OSUCCC – James is exciting, it’s revolutionary and it’s creating a cancer-free world.
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