Brain Tumors

The typical course of treatment for brain cancer may include some combination of surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy depending on the location, size and type of brain cancer. Several specialists are usually involved in the treatment process including neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and neurologists and pain management specialists. Other factors that enter into the treatment plan include the patient’s age, general medical condition and extent of the systemic cancer as well as quality of life issues.

Brain Tumors

Brain Tumors. What we know... how we treat... what patients need to know. Top New Jersey Neurosurgeon Mark R. McLaughlin, MD is your guide.

Living and Dying with a Brain Tumor - The Question

How do you tell someone they have a brain tumor? A high school buddy asked me recently at our reunion luncheon. Here's what I said.

Fighting A Brain Tumor : Act 1 - Informing The Patient

Act One- Fighting a Brain Tumor... Informing the patient. The patient usually knows the words to come long before I sound the first syllable. Almost always, people with cancer in their lives more than look me in the eyes.

Fighting A Brain Tumor : Act 2 - The Fight For Life

The toughest fight that most patients will ever experience.

Fighting A Brain Tumor : Act 3 - When the End Comes

When the fight has been fought and the enemy reigns superior, the toughest question must be faced.

Understanding Glioblastoma

Multiple Grammy Award winner Michael Bolton broke his silence about his glioblastoma diagnosis, emergency surgery, and condition. What is a glioblastoma and why are they difficult to treat?