Central Nervous System Tumors

Your partner in central nervous system tumor care

Whether you are faced with a diagnosis of a central nervous system tumor, need help evaluating and reducing your risk for central nervous system tumors or are being screened for early detection of central nervous system tumors, VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is here to help.

We provide a level of expertise and experience found only at the top 4 percent of cancer centers across the country designated by the National Cancer Institute. Massey is the only center in the Richmond area and one of two in Virginia designated by the NCI to lead and shape America’s cancer research efforts.

Massey’s care is provided through VCU Health at VCU Medical Center, an award-winning hospital.

Why choose VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center for your cancer of unknown primary care

VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center is ready to help if you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor. Massey offers the only board-certified neuro-oncologists in the Richmond area. Just 1 percent of neurologists in the country subspecialize in the treatment of neurological cancers, and Massey has three of these subspecialists, who collaborate with a team of other leading neurological, neurosurgical and cancer specialists.

Massey features an award-winning medical team dedicated to caring for patients with benign and malignant primary brain and spinal cord tumors, cancer metastatic to the nervous system, neurological complications of cancer therapy and neurological paraneoplastic syndromes (remote autoimmune effects of cancer that are not directly caused by tumors and their metastases). We offer a level of cancer expertise and experience only found at the top 4 percent of cancer centers across the country recognized as a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center. Massey is the only center in the Richmond area, and one of only two in Virginia, designated by the NCI to lead and shape America’s cancer research efforts.

Discover the 5 Cs that make us the right choice for your brain and neurological cancer health care. Choose Massey for your brain and neurological cancer health care because we are: 

Cutting-edge

Our doctors have unparalleled knowledge and experience in diagnosing and treating all types of brain and spinal cord tumors. As sub-specialists in neuro-oncology, they are specifically trained in and dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological cancers.

Comprehensive

Massey offers a full range of treatment options and scope of care, from prevention and diagnosis to treatment, recovery and long-term survivorship. We provide expert care for patients with benign and malignant primary brain and spinal cord tumors, cancer metastatic to the nervous system, neurological complications resulting from cancer treatment and paraneoplastic syndromes. Additionally, you have access to clinical trials testing new and promising treatments that are only available at National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers like Massey. We also offer comprehensive support services that range from helping minimize symptoms and side effects to helping evaluate and cope with the cognitive, emotional and psychological effects of cancer.

Collaborative

Cancer care generally requires multiple forms of therapy and various specialized doctors. At Massey, our specialists collaborate in interdisciplinary teams to coordinate all aspects and stages of patient care and conveniently provide that care in one location. Massey pioneered the multidisciplinary approach to cancer care in our region. This approach combines the expertise of many doctors and ensures that you will receive the ideal combination and sequence of treatment.

Compassionate

Through respectful, attentive and compassionate care, Massey’s cancer care team builds healing relationships with you that help reduce suffering and death from cancer.

Customized

Recognizing that each patient is unique and each type of cancer is different, Massey provides treatment strategies and care plans tailored and individualized to you.