The Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Center of Excellence provides comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents and young adults.
Pediatric patients with brain and spinal cord tumors receive high-quality, personalized care and services, including state of the art neuroimaging, cutting edge neuropathology testing, and complex brain and spinal tumor surgery, in the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Center of Excellence at Johns Hopkins All Children’s in St. Petersburg, Florida.
We participate in precision and individualized medicine to discover genetic and molecular aspects of central nervous system tumors. We aim to tailor the treatment and chemotherapy protocols for each patient. We are also dedicated to preserving all motor abilities, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning. In addition, we offer experimental research clinical trials when appropriate.
Why Choose Johns Hopkins All Children’s
Our program takes a whole-team approach to treating conditions and we work together to coordinate the best plan of care for patients with central nervous system tumors. Our team works alongside many specialists and subspecialists across our hospital, including:
- Neuro-oncologists
- Neurologists
- Neuropathologists
- Neuropsychologists
- Neuroradiologists
- Neurosurgeons
- Neuro-oncology nurse navigator/coordinators
- Radiation oncologists
- Social workers
- Clinical Trial Coordinators
- Clinical Pharmacists
- Symptom control/palliative care specialists
- Chaplains
- Child Life specialists
About Our Neuro-Oncology Program
What Sets Us Apart
- Fellowship-trained pediatric neuro-oncology specialists
- Team-based, multidisciplinary neuro-oncology care
- National and international neuro-oncology clinical network
- National and international neuro-oncology research collaboration
- Whole-family approach
- Access to clinical trials, including early-phase studies
- Nationally recognized neuro-oncology center of excellence
- Academic and research leadership
- Dedicated neuro-oncology fellowship program
- Resident and student training programs
- Extensive neuro-oncology grant funding
Conditions We Treat
- All brain tumors
- All spinal cord tumors
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF2-related schwannomatosis
- Tuberous sclerosis complex
Treatment Options
- Chemotherapy
- Immunotherapy
- Targeted therapy
- Radiation
- Neurosurgical options
- Clinical trial treatment opportunities
Neuro-Oncology Treatment and Care
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Our patients receive comprehensive care, and we are ready to meet your child’s needs all in one location. Our team works with many specialists and subspecialists across our hospital including:
- Advanced diagnostic radiology
- Audiology
- Blood and marrow transplant
- Survivorship clinic
- Case management
- Dedicated inpatient oncology unit
- Endocrinology
- Palliative care
- Neuropsychology testing
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Feeding therapy
- Physical therapy
- Ophthalmology
- Management of seizures and other neurologic conditions
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You can expect comprehensive medical care and advanced treatment options integrated into your child’s individualized diagnosis as well as resources and services to support your child and family emotionally, practically, and throughout your child’s treatment.
We understand the weight families carry at the time of a new brain or spinal cord tumor diagnosis. Our neuro-oncology program is dedicated to providing high quality, specialized care supported by advanced neuro imaging and complex brain and spinal surgeries.
By studying the genetic and molecular features of each child’s tumor, our team uses precision medicine to thoughtfully guide individualized treatment and therapy decisions.
We practice inclusive, values-based care and actively involve patients and families as partners in care planning and decision-making.