{"id":4562,"date":"2021-08-12T15:54:33","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T20:54:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/stage-pediatrics\/?page_id=4562"},"modified":"2021-10-12T14:37:53","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T19:37:53","slug":"pediatric-neuro-oncology-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/pediatrics\/divisions\/hematology-oncology\/clinical-programs\/pediatric-neuro-oncology-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Our Neuro-Oncology program\u00a0 treats patients with a wide variety of both benign and malignant tumors that arise in the brain and spinal cord.\u00a0 These include astrocytomas, medulloblastomas, ependymomas, central nervous system germ cell tumors, craniopharyngiomas and many others. In conjunction with experts in Neuro-radiology, Neurosurgery and Radiation Oncology, we provide individualized service to children and adolescents affected by brain tumors. The goal of our program is to provide the best comprehensive,\u00a0 multidisciplinary care to this special population of\u00a0 pediatric patients.<\/p>\n

Our team also provides care to other complex diseases such as neurofibromatosis.\u00a0Neurofibromatosis is not a single medical disorder but refers to three different conditions involving the development of tumors that may affect the brain, spinal cord, and the nerves that send signals between the brain and spinal cord and all other parts of the body.\u00a0Most tumors are non-cancerous (benign), although some may become cancerous (malignant).\u00a0Neurofibromatosis occurs in both sexes and in all races and ethnic groups.<\/p>\n

Patients treated by our team benefit from exclusively board-certified providers who combine the resources of the University Health System with the academic knowledge of the UT Health San Antonio.\u00a0 Our program is an active participant in clinical research offering the most current treatment options to patients through the Children\u2019s Oncology Group (COG).\u00a0 In addition to our pediatric oncology clinical providers, the program includes radiation oncology, child life, psychology, and social work\/case management.[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”5813″ title=”Drs. Tomlinson and Shah (Honorary Chair) at the NF Walk 2021″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]