{"id":2268,"date":"2020-04-05T12:29:10","date_gmt":"2020-04-05T12:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/location\/uchealth-brain-and-spine-tumor-multidisciplinary-clinic-anschutz-medical-campus\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T18:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T18:50:45","slug":"uchealth-brain-and-spine-tumor-multidisciplinary-clinic-anschutz-cancer-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"uch_location","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-brain-and-spine-tumor-multidisciplinary-clinic-anschutz-cancer-pavilion\/","title":{"rendered":"UCHealth Brain and Spine Tumor Multidisciplinary Clinic &#8211; Anschutz Cancer Pavilion"},"content":{"rendered":"<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2677 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21.webp\" alt=\"US News Best Hospitals 2020-21 Neurology &amp; Neurosurgery badge\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21.webp 790w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21-263x300.webp 263w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21-768x875.webp 768w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21-132x150.webp 132w, https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2020\/07\/28163647\/USNWR-UCH-BH-Neuro-Neurosurgery-2020-21-200x228.webp 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/>Being diagnosed with a brain or spinal tumor can be emotionally difficult. We provide specialized clinic options while providing comprehensive support to you and your family.\r\n<h3>Neuro multidisciplinary clinic<\/h3>\r\nPatients diagnosed with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/brain-tumors\/\">brain<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-tumors\/\">spine tumor<\/a> are able to see all of our dedicated neurologic specialists involved in their care during one convenient visit.\r\n\r\nThe Neuro multidisciplinary clinic is held weekly at our comprehensive cancer center located at the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion. Our target patient for this clinic is the newly diagnosed patient, or a patient with recurrent brain cancer or tumor.\r\n\r\nAt this clinic you have a unique opportunity to talk with ALL of your providers and physicians in the same setting. We will work with you from the moment of diagnosis through the implementation and completion of a uniquely designed treatment plan. We want you to feel absolutely confident that we are providing you with the best treatment options available, options that are designed specifically for you.\r\n\r\nOur clinic&#8217;s collaborative team includes:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Neurosurgeons<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neuro-oncologists (Anschutz Medical Campus only)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Radiation oncologists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neuropathologists (Anschutz Medical Campus only)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Neuroradiologists<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Nurse practitioners &amp; physician assistants<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/nutrition-services\/\">Registered dietician<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Social worker<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clinical research coordinator<\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/cancer-care\/supportive-care-nurse-navigators\/\">Oncology nurse navigator<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Clinic registered nurse<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"conditions-we-treat\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conditions we treat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0Gliomas\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Astrocytoma I-IV\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GBM<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ependymoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oligodendroglioma I-III<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meningiomas\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Benign<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Atypical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaplastic<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/spinal-tumors\/\">Spinal cord tumors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurofibromatosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medulloblastoma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestibular schwannomas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Central nervous system lymphomas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Metastatic brain cancers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acoustic neuroma<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schwannomatosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paraneoplastic syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neurological complications of cancer treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Histiocytic disorders (ECD Certified Care Center)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuberous sclerosis<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"modalities-offered\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modalities offered<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We provide highly specialized treatment options, customized for each patient\u2019s individual tumor and needs, while providing comprehensive support to you and your family. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"su-accordion su-u-trim\"><div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Neurosurgery<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Complex brain tumor surgery<\/li>\n<li>Neuromonitoring<\/li>\n<li>Complex skull base surgery<\/li>\n<li>Endoscopic brain tumor and skull base surgery<\/li>\n<li>Image guided neuronavigation<\/li>\n<li>Awake surgeries for cortical mapping<\/li>\n<li>Complex spine surgery<\/li>\n<li>Cranial and spinal reconstruction surgery<\/li>\n<li>Fluorescence guided tumor surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Radiation oncology<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Stereotactic body radiation therapy for targeting very localized and providing high doses of radiation<\/li>\n<li>Intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) with daily image guidance<\/li>\n<li>Gamma Knife therapy<\/li>\n<li>TomoTherapy\u00ae Hi-Art\u00ae treatment system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div> <div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-default su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>Neurologic oncology (<em>available only at this clinic)<\/em><\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>NCCN guideline approved chemotherapy treatment plans<\/li>\n<li>Tumor treating field device \/ OPTUNE (certified OPTUNE providers at Anschutz Medical Campus only)<\/li>\n<li>Oral and IV chemotherapy options<\/li>\n<li>Immunotherapy<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"support\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly Brain Tumor Support Group with a licensed psychologist and Neurologic Oncology Clinic registered nurse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cancer Center dedicated psychologists &amp; clinical social workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oncology-certified<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/services\/cancer-care\/supportive-care-nurse-navigators\/\"> nurse navigators.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial support counseling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neuropsychometric testing.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"clinical-trials\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clinical trials<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our clinic also conducts and participates in clinical trials aimed at improving the outcomes for our brain and spine tumor patients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/clinical-trials\/\">&gt;&gt; Visit our clinical trials page<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2356,"featured_media":7585,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-2268","uch_location","type-uch_location","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location\/2268","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/uch_location"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/uch_location"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7585"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2268"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}