When your child is diagnosed with a brain or spine tumor, we can help. Our BayCare Kids neuro-oncology team understands these challenges and is here to walk alongside your family. You'll be faced with lots of decisions and uncertainty, but we provide clear guidance, expert evaluations, advanced treatments and support at every stage of care.
The pediatric neuro-oncology program at the Bayless Cancer Institute at BayCare St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital provides comprehensive care for infants through young adults. We bring together a specialized team focused on the unique needs of children and adolescents who have brain and spine tumors. Program features include:
Your child’s care begins with a thorough evaluation. We use advanced neurodiagnostic tests to assess your child, including imaging to determine the tumor’s size and location. To analyze the tumor and its characteristics, a biopsy may be needed to collect tissue from the tumor. The results help us make an accurate diagnosis and decide the next steps in treatment.
Our pediatric cancer specialists offer all the treatments and technologies needed to give your child high-quality, individualized care. All elements of the treatment plan including cancer medications, radiation therapy or surgery, are all implemented at our children's hospital. Every treatment plan is tailored to each child for the best results and may include multiple treatments at the same time.
Innovative therapies we offer for brain and spine tumors include:
We're a member institution of Children’s Oncology Group, the world’s largest pediatric cancer research network. Through this network, we participate in clinical trials that are driving breakthroughs in cancer care for children. We also partner with St. Jude's Hospital for access to even more clinical trials. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they become widely available.
Support for both you and your child is an important aspect of the care we provide. Our Child Life Specialists, nurse navigators and other professionals work together to assist and guide you at every step. From counseling and play therapy to spiritual care, we provide personalized support, education and resources designed to meet your family’s social, emotional and practical needs.
Families also have access to other BayCare Kids specialties, including:
A diagnosis of childhood cancer can be difficult to understand, and it can have long-term effects. The physical and emotional impact of cancer can last years after treatment ends. Our long-term follow-up program creates a personalized care plan to support your child. We watch out for late effects, secondary cancers and other concerns, with the goal of helping your child live a healthy, active life.
When a diagnosis is rare or complex, seeking a second opinion is something that families can consider. If your child is seeing another doctor, we offer expert second-opinion consultations. Our specialists review your child’s medical records and provide an independent assessment of the diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaboration is the best way to ensure the best possible care.
Your child’s care begins with a thorough evaluation. We use advanced neurodiagnostic tests to assess your child, including imaging to determine the tumor’s size and location. To analyze the tumor and its characteristics, a biopsy may be needed to collect tissue from the tumor. The results help us make an accurate diagnosis and decide the next steps in treatment.
Our pediatric cancer specialists offer all the treatments and technologies needed to give your child high-quality, individualized care. All elements of the treatment plan including cancer medications, radiation therapy or surgery, are all implemented at our children's hospital. Every treatment plan is tailored to each child for the best results and may include multiple treatments at the same time.
Innovative therapies we offer for brain and spine tumors include:
We're a member institution of Children’s Oncology Group, the world’s largest pediatric cancer research network. Through this network, we participate in clinical trials that are driving breakthroughs in cancer care for children. We also partner with St. Jude's Hospital for access to even more clinical trials. Clinical trials offer access to new treatments before they become widely available.
Support for both you and your child is an important aspect of the care we provide. Our Child Life Specialists, nurse navigators and other professionals work together to assist and guide you at every step. From counseling and play therapy to spiritual care, we provide personalized support, education and resources designed to meet your family’s social, emotional and practical needs.
Families also have access to other BayCare Kids specialties, including:
A diagnosis of childhood cancer can be difficult to understand, and it can have long-term effects. The physical and emotional impact of cancer can last years after treatment ends. Our long-term follow-up program creates a personalized care plan to support your child. We watch out for late effects, secondary cancers and other concerns, with the goal of helping your child live a healthy, active life.
When a diagnosis is rare or complex, seeking a second opinion is something that families can consider. If your child is seeing another doctor, we offer expert second-opinion consultations. Our specialists review your child’s medical records and provide an independent assessment of the diagnosis and treatment plan. Collaboration is the best way to ensure the best possible care.
Pediatric neuro-oncology is a highly specialized field requiring advanced training in pediatrics, oncology and cancers of the brain and spine. Our team includes a board-certified neuro-oncologist who is experienced in treating common as well as rare and complex brain and spine tumors.
Your child’s care team includes other pediatric cancer specialists, such as medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons. Together with radiologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, technologists and many others, we coordinate every aspect of care so your child and family can focus on healing.
