The following pictures depict the different steps patients with brain tumors and their families may take during their journey of hope. Our thanks go to Ellen L. Ozier, Photographer, for capturing these moments in time.
Members of the clinical team provide patient care in both the clinic and hospital settings.
Each patient’s clinic visit is overseen by one of the team physicians.
(1) Chemotherapy is frequently delivered through an implanted venous catheter. (2) Patients and their families are active participants in their treatment plan.
(1) Pediatric patients receive their treatment in the Valvano Day Hospital at the McGovern-Davison Children’s Health Center, here at Duke. (2) Patient education is an important component of every patient’s treatment plan.
(1) Neuro-psychological assessment can be useful in identifying cognitive changes that frequently occur in brain tumor patients. (2) Radiation therapy is often a component of a brain tumor patient’s treatment.
(1) Patients meet with members of our support staff who help with quality of life issues. (2) Neuro-imaging is vital in directing the management of a patient’s treatment plan.
Treatment of brain tumor patients is a team effort.
At Duke there is hope.
At Duke there is Hope
Hopeful Resources
Maintaining hope is not always easy. In times of crisis, you may need extra support and encouragement from your family, your health care team, and other survivors of brain tumors. Here are some resources that may help you maintain a positive outlook.
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