The Neuro-Oncology Program

The Neuro-Oncology Program focuses in the diagnosis, treatment, and follow up of patients with primary tumors of the nervous system, neurological complications of cancer, and neurological paraneoplastic syndromes. We are a multidisciplinary program that works closely with the surgical neuro-oncology, neuropathology, and palliative care programs.

The majority of referrals are seen In the Neuro-Oncology clinic within 14 days. Cases are reviewed in our weekly neuro-oncology multidisciplinary rounds, which include the participation of neuro-oncology, radiation oncology, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, neurology, neuropathology, pharmacy, psychosocial services, nursing, research staff, and trainees. Most brain tumor patients are then seen in a multidisciplinary clinic.

Research

Our patients are often offered participation in multiple investigator-initiated and/or industry-funded clinical trials. Trainees have the opportunity to gain wet lab experience in the Clark Smith Brain Tumour Centre in the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the University of Calgary.

Education

The Neuro-Oncology Program trains medical oncology, radiation oncology, internal medicine, neuropathology, and neurology residents. We also provide fellowship training in neuro-oncology.

Members

Neuro-Oncologists: Drs. Roger Tsang, Gloria Roldan Urgoiti, Gregory Cairncross, and Paula de Robles

Radiation Oncologists: Drs. Gerald Lim, Salman Faruqi, Shaun Loewen, and Robert Nordal

Neurologist: Dr. Alexandra Hanson

Neurosurgeons: Drs. Mark Hamilton, John Kelly, and Yves Starreveld

Clinical Psychologist: Dr. Guy Pelletier

Nurse coordinator: Christine Lesiuk

Nurses: Cindy Yorke, Adam Brown

Nurse Practitioner: Catriona Leckie

Research Nurse: Maida Khan

Clinical Pharmacist: Frances Folkman

Clinical Trial Co-ordinator: Brittany Popowich