Abramson Cancer Center

Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors Program

Abramson Cancer Center clinicians and researchers are leading the way in clinical care and research for brain and spinal cord tumors. By putting our experience to work we offer the best possible treatment outcomes.

Today there is more hope than ever for those with brain or spinal cord tumors.

If diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor it's important to have the best team of experts.

Penn's Multidisciplinary Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Program has individuals nationally recognized for their expertise. They can provide the information, care and support to help each step of the way.
We offer the latest diagnostic and treatment advances for all types of brain and spinal cord tumors including:

• Astrocytic Tumors
• Oligodendroglial Tumors
• Mixed Gliomas
• Ependymal Tumors
• Embryonal Cell Tumors: Medulloblastoma (Grade IV)
• Pineal Parenchymal Tumors
• Meningeal Tumors
• Germ Cell Tumors
• Tumors of the Sellar Region: Craniopharyngioma (Grade I) and Pituitary Tumor
• Recurrent Brain Tumors

To learn about what sets us apart, visit:

• The Penn Difference
• Premier Research Program
• Team Approach/Multidisciplinary Care
• About our Physicians/Staff

Survivor Stories

Brian Trainor

It was on January 7^th that Penn law student Brian Trainor, a healthy and active 31 year old with no known symptoms had a sudden seizure. Brian was rushed to HUP, where he received a CT scan and MRI, which uncovered a 2.5 centimeter tumor on the left frontal lobe of his brain.