Welcome

Welcome to the Western New York Brain Tumor Center. We know the diagnosis of a brain tumor can be overwhelming for a person and their family members. We hope the information in this packet will help with some of your questions and concerns as you proceed with treatment.

The Western New York Brain Tumor Center is a joint venture between the Dent Neurologic Institute and Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The center includes Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, and Neuro-oncology. These brain tumor specialists will work closely with your primary medical doctor to take care of you. This allows for comprehensive care with discussion and input from all of your providers. Additional services include Social Work, Pastoral Care, Counseling, Physical Therapy, Occupational, and Speech Therapy. Our goal is to provide state of the art treatment with attention to quality of life.

Acknowledgements

This handbook was created for our patients by:  Kathleen Mogensen, NP; Robert Fenstermaker, MD; Pauline Cole, NP; and Laszlo Mechtler, MD.   Thank you to Megan Battaglia for her invaluable assistance in compiling this handbook.

Thank you to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation for their generous support of this endeavor.