Whenever cancer cells spread to a new area of the body, they are called metastases. Though cancer may appear in different parts of your body, it is still the same type of cancer. For instance, if you have breast cancer that has spread into brain, it is still breast cancer.
Many types of cancer can spread into your brain, including breast, lung, colon, and kidney cancer as well as melanoma. These brain metastases can cause many symptoms and impact your quality your brain function.
Symptoms of brain metastases can include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Memory problems
- Mental changes
- Personality changes
- Seizures
The physicians at Sylvester's Brain Tumor Initiative, care for all types of tumors in the brain, including brain metastases. They provide comprehensive treatment options such as clinical trials and minimally invasive surgery to reduce the size of metastases and relieve symptoms.
Why Choose Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center?
One of only 71 NCI-designated cancer centers in the United States. Sylvester is one of only two cancer centers in Florida that have been recognized by the National Cancer Institute. The team earned this distinction through its outstanding work conducting research in its laboratories, treating patients in its clinics and hospitals, and reaching out to medically underserved communities with innovative prevention strategies.
Groundbreaking brain tumor treatment. Experts from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and UHealth make up one of the largest and most complete teams for brain tumor treatment in the United States. Through multi-disciplinary cooperation, our team employs innovative procedures like awake craniotomies, Gamma Knife® radiosurgery, and many other techniques. We use the least invasive neurosurgical techniques on both adults and children, which reduces recovery time and makes a significant difference in your quality of life.
Dedicated brain tumor experts. Your care team consists of specialized physicians and researchers who are committed to brain tumor care. Your team may include neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuropathologists, and other physicians who focus solely on treating brain tumors. Their years of experience and expertise help you find the right treatment for you.
Innovative research that changes the future of brain tumor care. As the only academic medical center in the area, we are on the cutting edge of brain tumor treatment and research. As a patient, you also have access to the innovative research and the latest in clinical trials. Our ongoing translational and clinical research has spawned promising treatments like the heat shock protein vaccine and targeted therapies designed for your specific type of brain tumor.
International leaders in brain tumor care. We play a vital role in the community, thanks to our groundbreaking research and patient care for people in Florida, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. We’re turning Miami into the healthcare capital of the Americas. We’re creating one of the premier brain tumor centers in the country.
Surgical expertise. We perform thousands of brain tumor surgeries every year and care for more brain tumors than any other health center in Florida. Our skilled neurosurgeons are consistently pioneering new treatments. From minimally invasive spine surgeries to awake craniotomies, we offer unique surgeries you cannot find anywhere else in the region.
Concierge service. Patients do not have to figure it all out alone. You are assigned a concierge coordinator who is there for you and your family during your care. They connect you with other providers you may need, walk you through the surgery process, and can answer any questions you or your family may have.