Neuro-oncology doctors in Austin, Texas
At St. David's HealthCare, our team of experts is committed to providing you with comprehensive care for a wide range of brain cancers.
As part of Sarah Cannon, we also ensure you can access a network that reaches more than 120,000 people annually. From diagnostics to cancer rehabilitation, we are here to walk with you through every step of your cancer journey.
Related specialties
Learn more about our related specialties.
Types of brain cancer we treat
We offer a multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of brain and spine tumors. We provide cancer care for the following conditions:
- Anaplastic astrocytoma
- Ependymomas
- Glioma tumors, including glioblastoma
- Malignant and benign brain tumors
- Malignant and benign spine tumors
- Meningiomas
- Oligodendrogliomas
- Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphomas
Symptoms of brain cancer
Depending on the size and location of a brain tumor, it can affect you in different ways. Some symptoms and signs of a brain tumor can include:
- Behavior or personality changes
- Difficulty speaking
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea or vomiting
- Seizures
- Trouble hearing
- Vision problems
Brain cancer treatments we offer
If you are diagnosed with brain cancer, we will work with you to find the most effective treatment for your individual needs. We use the latest technology in brain cancer treatment to stop the growth of tumors and help you get better. Treatment options we offer include:
- Clinical research trials
- Tumor treating (TT) fields therapy
- Planar and cone-beam computed tomography (CT)
- Laser thermotherapy
- Cancer rehabilitation
- Chemotherapy
- Oral chemotherapy
- Intravenous (IV) chemotherapy
- Intrathecal chemotherapy infusion
- Radiation
- Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT)
- Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT)
- Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)
- Surgical oncology
- Skull-based procedures
- Stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS)
Physician-led conferences
We are proud to host a multidisciplinary conference to review and recommend treatments for brain and spinal cancers. The conference brings together fellowship-trained specialists in neuro-oncology, pathology, radiation oncology and surgery. We strive to develop an individualized plan for you and become your partner through each stage of your treatment journey.
Nurse navigation
Your neuro-oncology nurse navigator will serve as your advocate and source of information during your cancer treatment journey. They will also help connect you with various cancer support resources offered in our hospital network.
To reach a neuro-oncology nurse please call (512) 791-5897.
About HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.
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