Brain & Spine Tumor Care at Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center
Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center provides highly specialized diagnosis and treatment for individuals with brain and spine tumors. We are home to the region's only multidisciplinary clinic that includes neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuroradiologists and neuropathologists
Expert Brain & Spine Tumor Care
At Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center, our Brain Tumor Program offers the expertise of a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team that specializes in diagnosis and treatment of people with benign and malignant brain and spinal cord tumors.
Our experienced team offers advanced cancer care and sophisticated technology to treat complex brain, head, neck and central nervous system cancers. The Brain Tumor Program strives to improve the quality of life for people with all types of tumors that affect the nervous system including glioblastomas, gliomas, spinal tumors and metastatic tumors.
Our team is made up of fellowship-trained specialists who work together to coordinate care, often seeing patients on the same day. These experts specialize in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, head and neck surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and medical oncology.
Our doctors meet weekly at a brain tumor board to provide recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and screening for clinical trials. Medical specialists from around the region are encouraged to call in and present challenging cases.
We use Gamma Knife Esprit, a next-generation, advanced radiation system, in treating brain tumors, lesions and neurological disorders. This noninvasive technology employs highly targeted radiation beams to precisely treat diseased tissue while sparing surrounding healthy areas. Unlike open brain surgery, no incisions are required, and many patients are able to recover more quickly and return to normal activities sooner.
These therapies treat brain tumors located in delicate areas of the nervous system.
We conduct innovative clinical trials using medication approaches including immunotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent brain tumors.
Our experienced team offers advanced cancer care and sophisticated technology to treat complex brain, head, neck and central nervous system cancers. The Brain Tumor Program strives to improve the quality of life for people with all types of tumors that affect the nervous system including glioblastomas, gliomas, spinal tumors and metastatic tumors.
Working together for you
At Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center, care is centered on our patients and their families. Dedicated resources are available to provide support. A nurse navigator guides people through all the steps of treatment and throughout the healing phase of your recovery.Our team is made up of fellowship-trained specialists who work together to coordinate care, often seeing patients on the same day. These experts specialize in neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, neuropathology, head and neck surgery, neuro-ophthalmology and medical oncology.
Our doctors meet weekly at a brain tumor board to provide recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and screening for clinical trials. Medical specialists from around the region are encouraged to call in and present challenging cases.
Advanced treatments & clinical trials
We utilize the latest treatment tools including microneurosurgery.We use Gamma Knife Esprit, a next-generation, advanced radiation system, in treating brain tumors, lesions and neurological disorders. This noninvasive technology employs highly targeted radiation beams to precisely treat diseased tissue while sparing surrounding healthy areas. Unlike open brain surgery, no incisions are required, and many patients are able to recover more quickly and return to normal activities sooner.
These therapies treat brain tumors located in delicate areas of the nervous system.
We conduct innovative clinical trials using medication approaches including immunotherapy for patients with newly diagnosed or recurrent brain tumors.
Brain Cancer Symptoms
Symptoms of brain cancer vary depending on the size and location of the tumor, but may include:- Seizures, especially if new onset
- New, persistent headache
- Weakness or numbness in the arms or legs
- Speech and coordination issues
- New onset visual problems
- Nausea or vomiting
Services
Neuro-Oncology Clinic
This joint clinic between neurosurgery and neuro-oncology experts cares for people with brain and spine tumors of all types. Visits for second opinions about treatment plans are available to any patient.Teleneuro-oncology
For patients who live far from our Augusta campus, we offer virtual visits for ongoing management or treatment advice.Skull base tumors
Specialists in neurosurgery, radiosurgery and head and neck surgery have expertise and experience in caring for people with skull base tumors. We treat vestibular schwannomas, meningiomas, chordomas and craniopharyngiomas, among others.Pituitary tumors
Our neurosurgeons are skilled in removing pituitary tumors, typically with an approach through the nose. Neuroendocrinology and neuro-oncology expertise is available, as is specialized radiation oncology therapy when recommended.Neurofibromatosis Clinic
This is a subspecialty clinic for patients of all ages who have neurofibromatosis type 1 or type 2, tuberous sclerosis or Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome (VHL). These patients require care by physicians with special expertise in these hereditary disorders.Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Alliance Clinic
The TSC Clinic is designated by the TSC Alliance as one of two sites in Georgia that specialize in the management of individuals with tuberous sclerosis complex. Twelve medical and surgical specialties participate in this clinic.Paraganglioma/Pheochromocytoma Genetics Clinic
This clinic brings together a multidisciplinary team of specialists to help people who have been diagnosed with tumors of the autonomic nervous system or who are concerned about the possibility of this diagnosis based on imaging, lab findings, genetic test results or family history.VHL Clinical Care Center
Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome is a rare hereditary cancer disorder that leads to tumors in the cerebellum, skull base, spinal cord and kidneys as well as other sites in the body. Diagnosis and management of patients VHL is conducted in our dedicated clinical center.Treatment
- Neuro-oncology for diagnostic evaluation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and precision medicine treatments
- Management of related issues such as seizures and medications
- Neurosurgical biopsy and resection for diagnosis and treatment
- Radiation oncology for conventional and radiosurgery treatments
New Patients
We are committed to seeing each patient as soon as possible, often within one to two days and sometimes on the same day in urgent situations.Prepare for Your Appointment
For your first appointment, please bring your photo ID and insurance information.Brain Tumor Support Group
People affected by brain tumors are welcome to join us, including patients, family, friends and loved ones. Educational materials, resources and other important information are shared at each meeting. To participate in the support group, contact:Wellstar Georgia Cancer Center
Outpatient Services1411 Laney Walker Blvd.
Room AN-1305
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-2505
First Wednesday of every month
4-5 PM
Partial List of Cancers We Treat
- Abscess central nervous system
- Acoustic neuroma
- Anaplastic astrocytoma
- Anaplastic ependymoma
- Anaplastic meningioma
- Anaplastic oligodendroglioma
- Astrocytoma
- ATRX
- Benign neoplasm of brain
- Brachial plexopathy
- Brachial plexus lesion
- Brain abscess
- Brain neoplasms
- Cerebellar tumor
- Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis
- Cerebrospinal fluid abnormality
- Chondrosarcoma
- Choriocarcinoma
- Choroid plexus papilloma
- Choroid plexus tumor
- CNS lymphoma
- Craniopharyngioma
- Diffuse astrocytoma
- Diffuse leptomeningeal
- Diffuse midline glioma
- Dysplastic gangliocytoma
- Ependymoma
- Epithelioid glioblastoma
- Ganglioglioma
- Ganglioneuroblastoma
- Ganglioneurocytoma
- Germ cell tumor
- Germinoma
- Glioblastoma
- Glioma
- Gliomatosis cerebri
- Glomus jugulare
- Glomus tympanicum
- Glomus vagale
- Hemangioblastoma
- Hemangiopericytoma
- K27M
- Hypothalamic hamartoma
- IDH
- JC Virus
- Langerhans cell histiocytosis
- Leptomeningeal metastasis
- Lhermitte-Duclos
- Lumbosacral plexus lesion
- Lymphocytic hypophysitis
- Malignant brain neoplasm
- Malignant neoplasm of brain stem
- Malignant neoplasm of cerebellum
- Malignant neoplasm of frontal lobe
- Malignant neoplasm spinal cord
- Medulloblastoma
- Medullaepithelioma
- Melanotic schwannoma
- Meningioma
- Meningitis
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Metastasis
- Myxopapillary ependymoma
- Neoplasm Of Brain Stem
- Nerve sheath tumor
- Neurocysticercosis
- Neuroendocrine tumor
- Neurofibroma
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurosarcoidosis
- Olfactory neuroblastoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Optic nerve glioma
- Optic pathway glioma
- Paraganglioma
- Paraneoplastic neuropathy
- Periventricular mass
- Personal history of malignant neoplasm of brain
- Petrous apex tumor
- Pilocytic astrocytoma
- Pineal tumor
- Pineoblastoma
- Pituicytoma
- Pituitary adenoma
- Pituitary tumor
- Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
- Plexiform neurofibroma
- Primitive neuronal component
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
- Prolactinoma
- Pseudotumor cerebri
- Rathke's cleft cyst
- RELA
- Rosette-forming glioneuronal tumor
- Schwannoma
- Schwannomatosis
- SHH
- Solitary fibrous tumor
- Spinal cord diseases
- Spinal cord compression
- Spinal tumor
- Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
- Subependymoma
- Temporal tumor
- TP53
- Tuberous sclerosis
- Vertebral metastasis
- Vestibular schwannoma
- Von Hipple Lindau
- 1p/19q