Neuro-Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Together, the brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system (CNS).

Each year, doctors across the U.S. diagnose around 25,000 new CNS cancers.

The Adult Neuro-Oncology Program at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is world-renowned for treating brain and spine tumors. When you come to us for care, you'll meet some of the country's top doctors.

Contact the Neuro-Oncology Program to Make an Appointment

To learn more about brain and nervous system cancer or to make an appointment, you can:

• Call 412-647-2811.
• Contact a UPMC Hillman Cancer Center near you.

Fill out our online contact form.

Why Choose UPMC Hillman for Brain Tumor Care?

Our distinguished Neuro-Oncology Program:

• Brings together a team of neurosurgeons. cancer doctors, and radiologists. You also have access to nutritionists, physical medicine and rehab experts, behavioral health staff, and integrative medicine experts.
• Offers seamless care — from diagnosis to long-term support — at more than 70 locations across Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, and Maryland.
• Has state-of-the-art tools, tests, and treatments that you can only find at specialized cancer centers.

We're a leading research center, funded by the National Cancer Institute, the National Brain Tumor Society, and many others.

Our researchers look at all avenues to improve outcomes for people living with brain cancer such as:

• Gene-targeted drugs.
• Immune therapy approaches.
• New radiation techniques.

We also host the country's largest neurosurgery program and offer advanced pre-op planning and a range of precision surgeries.

Learn more about our Neuro-Oncology Team.