Our team of experts are international leaders in caring for patients with brain tumors, and advancing brain tumor research. We strive to improve the lives of all those living with a brain tumor diagnosis. During the month of May we join the National Brain Tumor Society in raising awareness of brain tumors and taking action to make lasting changes for the brain tumor community. This month we feature our inspirational patients and our dedicated doctors, and hope you'll join us in sharing their stories and spreading further awareness.
NBTS Brain Tumor Walk & Race
Join us for the National Brain Tumor Society's Northern California Brain Tumor Walk & Race on June 10, 2023.
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Support Programs
We offer a variety of support programs for our patients, including classes and workshops, exercise and fitness offerings, and support groups.
- Learn more about our
Neuroscience Supportive Care Program
- Learn more about our
Cancer Supportive Care Program
Featured Patients
Cancer survivor Gayle Gullans developed mysterious brain lesions.
A team of Stanford Brain Tumor Center doctors worked together to figure out why.
Read Gayle's story
Lieutenant Colonel Richard Bond was stationed in the Middle East when he collapsed and was evacuated to Europe for a brain tumor removal. Twelve years later, he is grateful to be a glioblastoma survivor.
Read Richard's story
Robin Manansala was diagnosed with an oligodendroglioma. After surgery, he participated in a clinical trial at Stanford Brain Tumor Center and developed a close working relationship with his care team.
Read Robin's Story
Featured Doctors
Michael Lim, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery and, by Courtesy, of Radiation Oncology
Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
Melanie Hayden Gephart, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery and, by Courtesy, of Neurology
Juan C. Fernandez-Miranda, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor of Neurosurgery and, by Courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Surgical Director, Brain Tumor Center
Steven D. Chang, M.D.
Robert C. and Jeannette Powell Neurosciences Professor and, by Courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and of Neurology
Gordon Li, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery and, by Courtesy, of Neurology and of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Robert Dodd, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, of Radiology, and, by Courtesy, of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Lawrence Shuer, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery
Laurence Katznelson, M.D.
Professor of Neurosurgery and of Medicine (Endocrinology)
Featured Videos
About the Stanford Brain Tumor Center
About the Stanford Skull Base Center
About the Stanford Pituitary Center
Immunotherapy for Brain Tumors
Webinar with Dr. Michael Lim
Tumor Talk Research Discussion
Webinar with Dr. Michael Zhang
New Technology for Brain Surgery
Highlights from Dr. Melanie Hayden Gephart
Why I Went Into Medicine:
Dr. Juan C. Fernandez-Miranda
Why I Went Into Medicine:
Dr. Melanie Hayden Gephart
Why I Went Into Medicine:
Dr. Lawrence Shuer