Brain Tumors

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At West Cancer Center & Research Institute, our multi-disciplinary team works with exceptional neurosurgical groups to provide specialized care for individuals diagnosed with brain cancer. 25,050 new cases are identified each year in the US, but our team manages this frightening disease with personalized care plans for all brain tumor types including brain metastasis, glioblastoma,... Read more »

Dr. Matthew Ballo Presents at ASCO ’23

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ASCO2023 is in full swing, and our docs are learning from and presenting information to physicians from across the globe about cancer care! West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, shared his hands-on experience in the utilization of Tumor Treating Fields against glioblastoma. Ballo, alongside several fellow physicians, authored a poster presented at ASCO (American Society… Read more »

GammaTile Practitioners Meeting

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West Radiation Oncologist, Dr. Matthew Ballo, attended GammaTile’s Practitioner Society Meeting last weekend in Nashville, TN. This meeting is comprised of physicians who utilize GammaTile technology in their practice, such as radiation oncologists, neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, and medical physicists. The group gathers throughout the year to learn about new clinical updates, share best practices, and network… Read more »

Determinants of tumor treating field usage in patients with primary glioblastoma: A single institutional experience

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Authors: Matthew T Ballo, Kaitlin W Qualls, L Madison Michael, Jeffrey M Sorenson, Brandon Baughman, Saradasri Karri-Wellikoff, Manjari Pandey Neuro-Oncology Advances, Volume 4, Issue 1, January-December 2022, vdac150, https://doi.org/10.1093/noajnl/vdac150 Some of our West oncologists partnered with Semmes Murphey Clinic, PC providers to author the journal article below entitled “Determinants of tumor treating field usage in… Read more »