Experts at UTSW are using laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) with iMRI, a minimally invasive alternative, to effectively treat epilepsy and deep-seated brain tumors.
Two studies underway at UT Southwestern are building upon existing nanoparticle technology to deliver brain cancer medications directly to the brain. UT Southwestern discusses how the ReSPECT clinical trials may give hope to patients living with glioblastoma and leptomeningeal disease.
Successful outcomes in Gamma Knife radiosurgery require a team approach – and a lot of quality checks. UT Southwestern discusses the process in this week's MedBlog.
When an SMU grad student learned she had a 2-inch brain tumor in her right frontal lobe that was causing seizures, she turned to the team of neurosurgery and epilepsy specialists at UT Southwestern's Peter O'Donnell Brain Institute to give her a second chance at life.
UT Southwestern's neurosurgery team recently performed the first two fluorescence-guided brain tumor removals in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, using an advanced technology that makes the cancer cells glow so it is easier to see and remove them. UT Southwestern discusses the effect of this advanced treatment for glioblastoma, the most common and aggressive form of brain tumor.
Radiation therapy for cancer raises plenty of questions – some of which you might feel nervous asking. UT Southwestern tackles five common questions patients might be afraid to bring up with their doctors. Read more.
Since 2000, brain surgery technology and techniques have evolved to improve patient outcomes. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses a major advancement in brain tumor care.
Women are at higher risk for benign brain tumors than men – but why? In this week’s blog, neurosurgeon UT Southwestern discusses what we do and don’t know about benign brain tumors, as well as surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Learn more.
Cancer caused a hole in Ralph Cousins' head about the diameter of a coffee can. It almost killed him. But two talented and determined surgeon from UT Southwestern reconstructed his skull and the 71-year-old Dallas man is back traveling, volunteering, and playing with his grandkids.
Doctors and researchers are making strides every day in the fight against brain cancer. Read on to learn about some of the new developments underway at UT Southwestern.
