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Meningioma
Neurological Surgery Clinical Services
Meningiomas
Overview:
Meningioma
Meningioma tumors arise from one of the layers of the meninges, the protective tissue covering the brain. They are usually benign, slow growing and do not spread into normal brain tissue. A meningioma usually grows inward causing pressure on the brain or spinal cord. Meningiomas can be removed surgically with less chance of losing hearing or facial nerve function. Follow the link to read a detailed article for patients on meningiomas.
The neuro-oncology program of UW Medicine and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance (SCCA) provides the best possible patient-focused care for patients with brain or spinal cord tumors. We combine the most skilled, experienced and dedicated team with the most successful brain cancer treatments in an environment designed for the needs of our patients.
We take care of brain and spinal cord tumor patients from birth to old age and follow patients long-term. We also support clinical and basic brain cancer research and education, which improves the lives of our patients. Our goals include advancing the standard of brain cancer care, regionally and nationally. The neuro-oncology program of UW Medicine and SCCA has been a one-of-a-kind asset for brain cancer care in the Northwest for decades.
For more information, follow the link to view our neurological surgery brochure:
Surgeons/ Provider Faculty:
The neuro-oncology program is composed of physicians and professional staff of UW Medicine and the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Our UW teams at the University of Washington Medical Center and Harborview Medical Center include:
Meningioma
Case Studies:
The following case studies summarize sample case reports to help patients and families understand how our team of world-class doctors treat meningiomas.
Related Conditions/ Diseases:
The UW Department of Neurological Surgery provides the following descriptive condition/disease articles for patients:
Related Treatment Options:
The following examples are techniques used in the treatment of meningiomas:
Featured Articles for Patients
Chordoma & Chondrosarcoma
Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma are tumors that form in the bones of the midline and lateral aspects of the base of the skull, causing the bone to erode.
Featured Patient Story
Naomi Ishisaka's Story
Naomi Ishisaka is a journalist who has worked for papers throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her talent for getting to the real story served her well when she wrote the first installments of a blog she created after being diagnosed with a brain tumor. Read more. . .
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