Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors

Our approach to the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal cord tumors provides better outcomes and gives you access to the most advanced treatment, surgical techniques and clinical trials. Our neuro-oncology team within Penn Medicine's Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors Program work together to create personalized treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of every patient with tumors of the central nervous system (CNS).

Brain and spinal cord tumors are tumors that are formed by the abnormal growth of cells that may begin in different areas of the brain or spinal cord. The brain and spinal cord make up the CNS. Our neuro-oncology team works closely to ensure your brain or spinal cord tumor is treated with the highest caliber of care.

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