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Neurosurgery for colorectal cancer

What is neurosurgery?

If you are dealing with cancer that has spread to your nervous system, Cancer Treatment Centers of America offers advanced technology and expertise.

Metastatic brain tumors are tumors that spread (metastasize) to the brain from another location in the body, such as the lung, colon, breast, or kidney. Metastatic brain tumors are more common than primary brain tumors. Similarly, metaststic spine tumors are tumors that have spread to the spine from another location in the body.

Our comprehensive neurosurgical treatment program includes a full range of options for primary and metastatic cancers of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves, as well as neurological problems resulting from other cancers.


Neurosurgery for colorectal cancer





  • Improves speed of recovery
  • Lessens pain during recovery process
  • Allows other cancer treatments to resume sooner
  • Helps patient return to normal activities more quickly




Radiation therapy

Our doctors can also use intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT), presently under investigational use, to deliver radiation directly to the area of the tumor resection. This may help to avoid damage to surrounding normal structures, particularly the scalp and the skin on the scalp. It may also allow for higher doses of radiation to be delivered along the edges of the tumor while sparing areas of the brain without the tumor.

In addition, instead of surgical intervention, we can sometimes use stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) to treat metastatic brain cancer, particularly for tumors in more than one location. This may help to avoid the pain, discomfort and recovery time associated with surgery.

Preserving mobility & controlling pain

Neurological cancers in the brain and spine, or neurological problems caused by other cancers, can present unique challenges compared to other types of cancer.


Our cancer experts recognize the importance of helping you control pain and maintain your mobility so you can follow your treatment regime without complications like pneumonia, other infections or even paralysis.

Here, you’ll receive integrated care that addresses all the possible conditions and challenges that are unique to your situation. With therapies like surgery and radiation, the neurosurgical team can alleviate pain and help you maintain your mobility, which can mean anything from daily walks to just being able to use the bathroom or get out of bed.

In addition to delivering advanced technology for brain and spinal cancer, your care team will also provide the other essential components of care, including nutritional, physical and emotional support.

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