There are several factors that help determine a treatment plan (type, size, growth rate and location) and because of this, each patient's treatment is personalized by the WKNI Team. Your neuroscience specialist will decide which treatment option(s) are best for you.

Medical Management

Medical treatment may include:

• Close monitoring by your physician with neurological examination and neuro imaging.
• Treament may include anticonvulsants and/or steroids.

Surgery

With today's leaps in modern neuroscience, brain surgery has advanced significantly, resulting in better surgical outcomes. These advancements include:

• Craniotomy using STEALTH technology - Opening the skull and removing the brain tumor utilizing computer navigation.
• Awake Craniotomy is performed while the patient is awake to identify high functioning areas within the brain which allows precise surgical treatment and improved patient outcomes.
• Stereotactic Biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tumor tissue is taken to determine tumor type.
• Transphenoidal Surgery is a surgical approach to remove pituitary tumors through the nose and sinuses.
• Gliadel® Wafers, if indicated, may be implanted during the surgical procedure. These powerful biodegradable wafers with chemotherapy agents are placed in the tumor bed.

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