A brain tumor diagnosis can feel overwhelming. At the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Brain Tumor Center, care is designed to bring clarity, confidence and hope—starting from your very first visit.
You won’t have to wait long for answers. At the UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute Brain Tumor Center, patients are typically seen within 72 hours of receiving a referral, ensuring your care team can quickly confirm your diagnosis and begin building a personalized treatment plan. From day one, a dedicated nurse navigator will guide you—coordinating appointments, explaining next steps and serving as a consistent point of contact for you and your family.
Brain tumor care requires expertise across many specialties. At UC Health, your case is reviewed by a multidisciplinary tumor board—a team of experts in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology and more—who collaborate to design the best possible treatment plan for your specific condition.
You’ll also have the opportunity to meet your full care team in one setting through multidisciplinary clinics, where you can explore all treatment options and ask questions in a supportive environment.
As the region’s only adult academic health system, UC Health brings the latest advances directly to patients. Brain tumor treatment options may include:
UC Health is home to the region’s only proton therapy center—and the only fully research-dedicated proton gantry in the world—offering highly specialized treatment not widely available elsewhere.
Clinical trials are an important part of brain tumor care, offering access to promising new therapies. At UC Health, patients can participate in trials not available anywhere else in the region, including early-phase studies and treatments developed by UC researchers.
Your care team will help you understand your options and guide you through every step if a clinical trial is right for you.
Care doesn’t stop after treatment begins. UC Health provides comprehensive support throughout your journey:
The UC Brain Tumor Center is one of just a few programs in the nation to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Brain Tumor Center Certification—a recognition of its high standards and comprehensive, team-based approach.
If you’re unsure about your diagnosis or treatment plan, seeking a second opinion can provide valuable reassurance. UC Health offers expert second opinions, giving you access to a full team of specialists and additional treatment options, including clinical trials.
While a brain tumor diagnosis may feel uncertain, you are not facing it alone. At UC Health, your care is guided by leading experts, advanced technology and a team committed to treating not just the condition—but you as a whole person.
Every step of the way, the goal is the same: to deliver the most advanced care possible while supporting you and your family with compassion, clarity and confidence.
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