What is neuro-oncology?
Neuro-oncology is the study and treatment of tumors — both cancerous and non-cancerous — in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral nervous system (PNS). Treatment of nervous system tumors may involve surgery, chemotherapy, radiation treatment, neurological and neuro-radiological follow-up or a combination of these techniques. UHN’s Neuro-Oncology Care Area Our neuro-oncology programs and services bridge expertise in two of UHN’s major programs: neuroscience and oncology. The multidisciplinary team includes clinicians, scientists, nurses, nurse-clinicians, social workers and others at all three UHN hospital sites. We serve as a national and international referral centre, providing care for hundreds of new patients with brain and nerve tumors each year. Expertise and support every step of the way Our programs and services provide care for neuro-oncology patients at all stages of treatment: 1) Pre-Operative: We use state-of-the-art radiology tests to diagnose the type and locatio
