Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT)
Brain cancer treatment is evolving every day, and laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) is one of the most significant new advancements.
Hope is Everything
Diagnosed with a glioblastoma, Dana D. is fighting brain cancer by surrounding herself with positivity and specialized medical care.
Leading The Way in Stroke Care: Breakthrough Technology Improves Patients’ Upper Mobility
Vivistim is a first-of-its-kind breakthrough technology that uses vagus nerve stimulation to improve a stroke survivor’s hand and arm function.
May is Stroke Awareness Month
May is Stroke Awareness Month, a time to spread the word about the nation’s fifth-leading cause of death.
Two Generations … Two Second Opinions … Two Second Chances
Any kind of pain – particularly when it impacts your spine – can be debilitating. And while you may think getting a second opinion can also be a pain, it can also be a life changing. That’s exactly what happened to the father/son pair, Joseph Infante, Sr. and his son, Joseph C.
A Return to Normal Life After Successful Skull Base Tumor Treatment
Six months after undergoing highly specialized surgery to remove an acoustic neuroma – Erika Dewling has a message for others.
The Basics of Skull Base Brain Tumors
Fabio Frisoli, MD, Director of Skull Base Neurosurgery at the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, shares what patients and caregivers need to know.
New Vaccine Prolongs Life for Glioblastoma Patients
A major phase III clinical trial has found that DCVax®-L, a dendritic cell brain tumor vaccine, can prolong the lives of patients diagnosed with new or recurrent glioblastomas.
Former Pro Football Player “Scores a Touchdown” After Neck Surgery
When pro football player and coach Chet Parlavecchio’s arm went numb, he knew he needed to address it. And, thankfully he did – because ignoring the issue that stemmed from his neck could have resulted in devastating paralysis.