Families around the world come to Nationwide Children’s to treat their child’s cancer. Our team remains dedicated to improving the quality of life and care for kids with brain tumors. From innovative clinical trials to precision proton therapy, when you choose Nationwide Children’s, you choose the team with the tools to tackle and treat brain and spinal cord tumors.
We’re a complete team—and a comprehensive and compassionate one at that. For each of our over 200 new neuro-oncology patient visits a year, a team of experts from specialized fields come together to provide the best possible care. Physicians, psychologists, neuropathologists, nutritionists, physical therapists…all with a focus beyond treatment: survival, quality of life, and well being.
Find a SolutionProton therapy targets and destroys cancer cells with minimal damage to nearby organs and tissues. This treatment is precise, painless and causes less damage. In fact, it’s the most precise radiation therapy in the world. And it’s here, and it’s for kids. This partnership with The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) continues to improve cancer care.
Our elite medical and surgical providers have expertise in every type of brain and spinal cord tumor that can affect children of any age. And we’re here for you every step of the way—from diagnosis to survivorship.
Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG)
We’re in this together. Whether you’re looking for treatment, a second opinion, information about a clinical trial, or just want to speak with our team about possible solutions, contact our team today.
