Brain and Spine Cancers
The only comprehensive neuro-oncology center in New Jersey, our Brain Tumor Program is led by fellowship-trained neuro-oncologists who are among just 280 physicians nationwide with expert training in this specialized area of medicine, enabling you to receive the highest level of expertise and the latest, most advanced treatment options available without the stress of traveling to major metropolitan areas like New York City and Philadelphia.
Quality of life is an important consideration in every aspect of our approach during and after treatment. Our specialists are here to help you and your loved ones navigate this complex journey and always put your needs and personal preferences first.
Treating the disease is only one facet of patient care at the Hackensack Meridian Health Brain Tumor Program. We also provide a wide range of specialists and services to help patients and families cope with the challenges of battling a serious illness, including support groups and nurse navigators to help coordinate each patient’s journey through the treatment process.
Brain Tumor Treatment Options
We use advanced imaging technologies not readily available at many hospitals, enabling us to locate and identify tumors and match patients with treatments tailored to the biology of their disease.
Our collaborative treatment model pools the expertise of specialists from multiple disciplines to customize a plan of care that meets your unique needs. This interdisciplinary team draws from the latest breakthroughs in medical technology, research and treatments and includes experts from a broad range of specialized fields, including neurosurgery, neuroradiology, radiation oncology, neuropsychiatry, radiation physics, neuro-ophthalmologic otoneurology, physical rehabilitation medicine, adult and pediatric critical care specialists, nursing and support services.
Virtual Reality Imaging
We were the first in New Jersey to integrate a virtual reality medical visualization platform into the care of patients who will be having neurosurgery. Patients’ medical images (such as MRI and CT scans) are uploaded to the surgical system so the surgeon can “run through” the operation wearing a special virtual reality headset. This approach enables our surgeons to prepare for an operation in advance of any incisions being made, providing information on what to expect when the actual procedure takes place.