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Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Program

 Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Resources

Conditions We Treat

While not exhaustive, the following list includes conditions for which our program offers expert, specialized care.

Approaches

Treatment begins with advanced imaging and targeted pathology that give a clear picture of each tumor—guiding precise neurosurgical planning and personalized therapies.

Advanced Imaging and Neurosurgical Techniques

We use state-of-the-art MRI technologies, including high-resolution 2D and 3D imaging, to visualize brain and spine tumors at diagnosis and during follow-up. 

Targeted Pathology and Precision Medicine

Our pathology team leverages cutting-edge genomic technologies to examine tumors at the molecular level.

Immunotherapy 

Our Center is leading the way in immunotherapy, an advanced treatment that trains a patient’s immune system to recognize and destroy cancer cells.

Proton Therapy

Through our partnership with MD Anderson Cancer Center, our patients have access to proton therapy, a highly targeted form of radiation.

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Advocacy Organizations

Beyond Diagnosis | A Resource for Families
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center offers Beyond Diagnosis, a comprehensive handbook with local, national and online resources to support patients and families navigating a cancer or blood disorder diagnosis. Download it at texaschildrens.org/beyonddiagnosis or use the button below.

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Below, see a list of organizations selected from Beyond Diagnosis that are relevant to brain or spinal cord tumors. 

Addi’s Faith Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding 

American Brain Tumor Association

Scope: Patient education and advocacy, research funding

ACCO: Understanding the Journey, A Parent’s Guide to DIPG

Scope: Patient education through free books

Aubreigh's Army Foundation 328

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Brain Surgery Information Center

Scope: Patient education

Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding

The Brooke Healey Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding 

Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding

The Cure Starts Now Foundation

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding

The DIPG/DMG Research Network

Scope: Patient education and support

The Evan Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Lauren’s Fight for Cure

Scope: Patient support and research funding 

Making Headway Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding 

The Matthew Larson Foundation for Pediatric Brain Tumors

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Matthew Renk Foundation

Scope: Patient support

Mission 4 Maureen

Scope: Patient support

Musella Foundation

Scope: Patient education, advocacy and support, research funding

National Brain Tumor Society

Scope: Patient education and advocacy, research funding

Payton Wright Foundation

Scope: Patient support

Pediatric Brian Tumor Foundation

Scope: Patient support and advocacy, research funding

Reflections Of Grace Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Self-Improvement Thru Riding Education

Scope: Patient support through therapeutic horseback riding  

Smiles for Sophie Forever

Scope: Patient support and research funding 

Southeastern Brain Tumor Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Team Buddy Forever

Scope: Patient support

Think Again! Foundation

Scope: Patient support for rehabilitation therapies 

Tug McGraw Foundation

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding 

Ty Louis Campbell Foundation

Scope: Patient support and research funding

Voices Against Brain Cancer

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding

Yuvaan Tiwari Foundation

Scope: Patient education and support, research funding

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