Neuroscience
Penn Medicine is the Philadelphia region’s only participant in the NCI-funded Adult Brain Tumor Consortium which allows it access to the latest clinical trials and therapies not offered anywhere else in the region. These include clinical trials using novel chemotherapies, biologic response modifiers, genetic based therapies, anti-tumor vaccines and other immunotherapies.
Learn more about the groundbreaking research efforts at Penn.
It is not uncommon for brain tumor patients and their family members to experience feelings, such as sadness, anger, fear, loneliness, or helplessness. These feelings are normal, and talking with others can be helpful.
At Penn Medicine, functional and emotional recovery is as important as physical recovery. A variety of support services are available to patients at the Penn Brain Tumor Center:
Brain Tumor Support Group: Patients and their families share experiences while gaining support and knowledge. Guest speakers enhance the meetings by discussing various topics of interest. The group also conducts open meeting time each month for general support and patient and family networking.
Counseling: A full-time social worker supports and assists patients with brain tumors and their families.
At-home Services: Patients are able to maintain independence while receiving a variety of clinical and support services at home.
Visit Penn Neurosurgery’s Patient Resources section to see additional information.
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Now entering its 10th year, the National Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope is a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser to support the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is a way to reach other families, patients and survivors affected by brain tumors. Penn...
- Penn To Serve As Flagship Sponsor For Brain Tumor Walk
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The Focus On Brain Cancer: Discovery to Recovery conference is sponsored by the Abramson Cancer Center. The Focus On Brain Cancer conference is for adults who are newly diagnosed, in treatment of survivors of brain cancer. At this conference, adults with...
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Thousands turned out for the 7th annual Race for Hope Sunday, November 4 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The crowd braved the sunny but brisk weather to cheer on the runners and participate in the day’s activities. Many, like the Cerquetelli family,...
- Steven Brem, Md Receives American Brain Tumor Association Award
Steven Brem, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of the Division of Neurosurgical Oncology and Co-Director of the Penn Brain Tumor Center, has received the first Joel A. Gingras, Jr. award given by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). Dr. Brem...
Neuroscience
From Discovery to Recovery
Giving Patients Hope
In addition to providing excellent patient care, physicians at the Penn Brain Tumor Center are constantly working to improve the treatment of brain tumors. An important part of this effort takes place in our clinical trials.Penn Medicine is the Philadelphia region’s only participant in the NCI-funded Adult Brain Tumor Consortium which allows it access to the latest clinical trials and therapies not offered anywhere else in the region. These include clinical trials using novel chemotherapies, biologic response modifiers, genetic based therapies, anti-tumor vaccines and other immunotherapies.
Learn more about the groundbreaking research efforts at Penn.
Here to Help
Equally as important to the continued improvement of brain tumor treatments is the support system in place for patients throughout this difficult time.It is not uncommon for brain tumor patients and their family members to experience feelings, such as sadness, anger, fear, loneliness, or helplessness. These feelings are normal, and talking with others can be helpful.
At Penn Medicine, functional and emotional recovery is as important as physical recovery. A variety of support services are available to patients at the Penn Brain Tumor Center:
Brain Tumor Support Group: Patients and their families share experiences while gaining support and knowledge. Guest speakers enhance the meetings by discussing various topics of interest. The group also conducts open meeting time each month for general support and patient and family networking.
Counseling: A full-time social worker supports and assists patients with brain tumors and their families.
At-home Services: Patients are able to maintain independence while receiving a variety of clinical and support services at home.
Visit Penn Neurosurgery’s Patient Resources section to see additional information.
If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 215-615-2594.
- Penn Proud To Serve As Flagship Sponsor For Race For Hope
Now entering its 10th year, the National Brain Tumor Society's Race for Hope is a 5K Run/Walk fundraiser to support the brain tumor community. The Race for Hope is a way to reach other families, patients and survivors affected by brain tumors. Penn...
- Penn To Serve As Flagship Sponsor For Brain Tumor Walk
Penn Neurosurgery is proud to serve as a flagship sponsor for this year’s Delaware Brain Tumor Walk. Hosted by the National Brain Tumor Society on Saturday April 26, 2014, this 5K Run/Walk is a fun and inspiring way to team up and fight against brain...
- Focus On Brain Cancer: Discovery To Recovery
The Focus On Brain Cancer: Discovery to Recovery conference is sponsored by the Abramson Cancer Center. The Focus On Brain Cancer conference is for adults who are newly diagnosed, in treatment of survivors of brain cancer. At this conference, adults with...
- Penn Neurosurgery Participates In Philadelphia’s Race For Hope
Thousands turned out for the 7th annual Race for Hope Sunday, November 4 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The crowd braved the sunny but brisk weather to cheer on the runners and participate in the day’s activities. Many, like the Cerquetelli family,...
- Steven Brem, Md Receives American Brain Tumor Association Award
Steven Brem, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery, Chief of the Division of Neurosurgical Oncology and Co-Director of the Penn Brain Tumor Center, has received the first Joel A. Gingras, Jr. award given by the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA). Dr. Brem...