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Brain Cancer

If you have been diagnosed with brain cancer, we will be with you every step of the way. From your first evaluation through treatment and beyond, our focus is always on you.

The specialists at Allegheny Health Network Cancer Institute work with you to help you have the best quality of life while receiving comprehensive, effective treatment. Our whole-person approach to care includes robust support services such as support groups, palliative care, and cancer genetics.

Brain cancer care at AHN

Our dedicated, accomplished neuro-oncology (brain cancer) team works together to determine the best treatment plan for you. We use sophisticated tests such as ChemoID®* and genome analysis to predict how the tumor will respond to certain types of treatment. These techniques ensure that our approach is as effective as possible for you. Learn more about why people choose us for brain cancer treatment.

Learn how Dan turned I have cancer into I had cancer: Episode 32: Brain tumor discovered during European Vacation – I Had Cancer

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Diagnosing brain cancer

The Cancer Institute’s highly skilled neuropathology team (experts in nervous system disorders) uses the most minimally invasive, sophisticated techniques to get you a quick and precise diagnosis. Find out more about brain cancer diagnosis.

Brain cancer treatment

Our surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists devise a specific plan to meet your unique needs. We aim to destroy the cancer, while keeping you as comfortable as possible so you may continue to lead a full life. Get more information on brain cancer treatment.

Contact us

Call the AHN Cancer Help Line anytime at (412) NURSE-4-U (412) 687-7348 to schedule a cancer-related appointment or to just talk with our nurses about diagnoses, treatments, and side effects.

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