Comprehensive brain tumor care in Wichita, Kansas
Wesley Healthcare offers diagnosis and treatment options for brain tumors and brain cancer.
If a cancerous brain tumor is detected, you can feel confident knowing our oncology program is part of Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute and is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) and offers comprehensive cancer care.
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We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated, confidential helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7.
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Brain tumor symptoms
Signs of a brain tumor include:
- Headaches, often in the morning
- Seizures
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vision or hearing problems
- Behavior or mood changes
- Unclear thinking or memory problems
- Loss of balance or dizziness
- Problems hearing or speaking
- Feeling week or sleepy
Brain cancer diagnosis
A brain tumor diagnosis is given after physical and neurological examinations. Lab tests and imaging tools help our doctors confirm the diagnosis and pinpoint the location of the tumor.
Doctors will need to examine a sample of the tumor, called a biopsy, to determine if the tumor is cancerous. The biopsy can often be taken with a needle instead of open surgery.
Brain tumor treatment
Treatment for brain cancer is complex and requires a team of specialists with extensive knowledge of neuro-oncology. Your team may include specialists from neurology and neurosurgery, endocrinology, rehabilitation and medical and radiation oncology, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse psychologists and social workers.
You will likely need surgery if your tumor can be safely removed. Modern surgical techniques can remove tumors that would have been considered inoperable in the past. Our neurosurgeons are highly experienced and use advanced, minimally invasive techniques to remove tumors.
Treatment may also include radiation therapy, chemotherapy or targeted therapy (using medicine that attacks cancer cells without harming other cells).
Neurological rehabilitation
After brain tumor treatment, some patients require neurological rehabilitation to regain motor skills and restore neurological health. If you need therapy and rehab services after treatment, rest assured you will receive comprehensive support in our rehabilitation center.
About HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.
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