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.

UHN Resources

UHN Pamphlets and Brochures

•	Day Surgery for Transsphenoidal Patients and Care Going Home
•	Transsphenoidal Surgery

UHN Clinics or Centres

• Neuro-Oncology Clinic
• Oncology Interactive Education Series
• Pencer Brain Tumor Centre

Related Web sites

•	American Brain Tumor Association
	This organization is dedicated to eliminating brain tumors by funding and encouraging research; providing educational materials and objective resource information to patients, their families, and the medical professionals who treat them; promoting excellence in patient care; and advocating the investigation of research and treatment approaches.
•	Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
	The Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada supports research into the cause and cure of brain tumors, strives to support and improve the quality of life of those affected, and provides information about brain tumors to the public at large.
•	Brain Tumor Society
	Visit this site to find our more about brain tumors, treatments, and upcoming events.
•	National Brain Tumor Foundation
	This Web site will help answer many questions about brain tumor diagnosis, treatments and how to cope; this site also includes responses to frequently asked questions about brain tumors, information about brain tumor types, background on brain tumor treatments and rehabilitation and clinical trials.