Our Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Clinic
The multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology clinic is for adults who have tumors involving their brain or spinal cord. Patients are referred to the clinic by their physicians.
Location and Hours
It is held in the Department of Neurosurgery, Redwood City Medical Center
1150 Veterans Boulevard
Redwood City CA 94063
(650) 299-2290
Expected length of visit is approximately 2 hours.
Purpose
Many of the recent advances in the diagnosis and treatment of brain and spinal tumors require close collaboration between cancer specialists, having differing areas of expertise. The multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Clinic at Redwood City brings these specialists together from Redwood City, South San Francisco, and Santa Clara to evaluate each patient's case and then to meet individually with the patient to discuss treatment options. A plan that would normally take weeks to develop is completed in a single day and treatment can begin quickly.
During the Visit
Patients will have the opportunity to meet with professionals from different fields working together to access the patient’s health and progress, provide care, implement any necessary treatment changes and suggest ways to meet any health needs the patient may have.
Who is on the Multidisciplinary Team
- Neuro-Oncology
- Neurosurgery
- Radiology
- Radiation oncology
- Endocrinology
- Neurology
- Pathology
- Social services
Cancer Support
We will also do our best to help patients cope with the emotional difficulties that are a part of having a brain and/or spinal cord tumor. A variety of regional resources that can enhance the patient’s well-being are also coordinated by the social workers.
Department Contact List
- Department of Neurosurgery
- Department of Radiation Oncology
- Department of Radiation Oncology, South San Francisco
- Department of Medical Oncology
- Department of Neuro-Oncology
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials available for treatment of brain cancer at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara:
