Department of Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery 593 Eddy Street APC6, Providence, RI 02903
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Metastatic Brain Tumor

Condition

Metastatic brain tumors, also called brain metastases, are the most common type of cancerous brain tumors in adults. These tumors are a result of a cancer that started in another part of the body (for example, lung, breast or colon) and spread to the brain through the bloodstream.

The Metastatic Brain Tumor Center uses the latest advancements in surgery as well as radiation therapy to treat all types of brain metastases. Our team of experts decide on the appropriate treatment approach based on a patient’s tumor size, number and location.

For small size, multiple tumors (five-eight or fewer), we usually treat with a single or multiple session radiation treatment with our Gamma Knife or CyberKnife technologies. For more than than eight or ten small size tumors, radiation therapy on the whole brain may be a more effective option.

For larger size, single / few tumors, or if the tumor is in an area that is pressing on the brain and causing neurological problems (such as a speech problem, weakness, or numbness), surgery is our treatment of choice.

Comprehensive Care Center

Comprehensive Brain Tumor Center

Combining multidisciplinary clinical care with cutting-edge basic research in the diagnosis and treatment of intracranial benign and malignant tumors.

Specialty Team

  • Deus Cielo, MD

    Deus J. Cielo, MD

    Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Vice-Chair for Diversity, Inclusion and Equity, Director, Peripheral Nerve Surgery Division, Co – Director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery Program, Director, Memorial Hospital Neurosurgery Program
  • Curtis E. Doberstein, MD

    Curtis E. Doberstein, MD

    Professor of Neurosurgery, Executive Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, Director, Cerebrovascular and Skull-base Surgery Division, Director, Neurosurgery Residency Training Program
  • Prakash Sampath, MD

    Prakash Sampath, MD

    Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Director, Robotic Neurosurgery, Director, Brain Tumor Immunotherapy Program, Director, Neurosurgery at Roger Williams Medical Center
  • Heinrich Elinzano, MD

    Heinrich Elinzano, MD

    Associate Professor of Neurology and Medicine, Clinician Educator, Co-Director, Brain Cancer Committee, Co-Director, Brown University Oncology Research Group, Neuro-Oncology Medical Lead, Brown University Health Cancer Institute
  • Eric T. Wong, MD

    Eric T. Wong, MD

    Professor of Medicine, Professor of Radiation Oncology, Professor of Neurosurgery, Professor of Neurology, Director of Medical Neuro-Oncology
  • John E. Donahue, MD

    John E. Donahue, MD

    Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Technology