Brain Tumors and Spinal Cord Cancer

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center brings the expertise of an interdisciplinary team to every patient we treat. And we treat every type of cancer, including brain tumors and spinal cord cancer. That means your treatment plan is personalized for you and coordinated by our team of cancer doctors and experts that specialize in brain tumors and spinal cord cancer. Here, you will benefit from the latest surgical techniques and radiation oncology treatments; access to clinical trials working to discover new, safe, and effective treatments; and targeted therapies backed by our precision medicine program. Find comfort and confidence in knowing your cancer care is comprehensive and cutting-edge.

Your Team of Brain Tumor and Spinal Cord Cancer Experts

The UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center team believes that there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than just getting rid of cancer cells through treatment. We believe that comprehensive, holistic cancer care includes other aspects of your life that may have an impact on your overall well-being. After all, cancer changes everything. At UAB, you have a personalized team to support you.


The O’Neal Difference

Comprehensive Treatment Beyond Tumors

We treat medical and neurologic problems that many patients with brain tumors develop, including seizures, infections, and emotional problems.

National Brain Tumor Clinical Cooperative Group

One of two groups supported by the National Cancer Institute to study new, experimental treatments for patients with malignant brain tumors

Intraoperative MRI

Advanced image-guided surgery for safe and complete removal of tumor material without damaging normal brain tissue.

Cancer Patient Navigators

Specialists help guide you through all aspects of your cancer journey.

Supportive Care and Survivorship programs

We help you through every stage of your treatment, caring for all aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual health.


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Find a Clinical Trial

Search for clinical trials and talk to your doctor about participating

Lombardo family picture posing on the beach

Patient Spotlight: Emily Lombardo

Emily Lombardo answers questions about her cancer journey and experience as a patient of the UAB O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center.


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