Comprehensive brain tumor care in Wichita, Kansas
Our oncologists will help you understand your care options for brain cancer.
We are HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at Wesley Healthcare. Our team works with you and your family to build a personalized treatment plan, prioritizing your entire health and well-being.
Have cancer questions?
We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated, confidential helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7.
We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated, confidential helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7.
Brain tumor symptoms
Signs of a brain tumor include:
- Headaches, often in the morning
- Seizures
- Nausea and vomiting
- Vision or hearing problems
- Behavior or mood changes
- Unclear thinking or memory problems
- Loss of balance or dizziness
- Problems hearing or speaking
- Feeling week or sleepy
Brain cancer program
We are proud to offer advanced diagnostics and treatments for benign and malignant brain tumors, giving you access to unparalleled medical care.
Brain tumor symptoms
Knowing the signs and symptoms of brain tumors can help you and your loved ones identify them sooner when intervention is key. Some brain tumor symptoms include:
- Behavior or mood changes
- Confusion
- Fatigue, drowsiness or lethargy
- Headaches, often in the morning
- Loss of balance or dizziness
- Memory loss
- Nausea and vomiting
- Numbness or tingling
- Problems hearing or speaking
- Seizures or convulsions
- Struggling to walk
- Unclear thinking or memory problems
- Vision changes
Brain cancer diagnosis
We can diagnose brain tumors using a physical exam and neurological assessments. Our doctors will use laboratory tests and imaging tools to confirm their diagnosis and also gather more information about the tumor, including exact location and size.
Doctors will then obtain a sample of your tumor to determine whether it is malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). A biopsy is most often minimally invasive.
Brain tumor treatment
Surgery is the most common treatment for brain cancer. To safely remove the tumor, we use advanced, minimally invasive surgical methods on many tumor types, including those that used to be inoperable.
Our multidisciplinary care team can address the complex nature of brain tumor treatment. This team includes neuro-oncology, neurology and neurosurgery and endocrinology specialists. We also have radiation oncology providers, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse psychologists and social workers.
You may also receive chemotherapy, radiation therapy or targeted therapy, a treatment that targets medication directly to the malignant cells and avoids healthy ones.
Neurological rehabilitation
After brain tumor treatment, you may require neurological rehabilitation to regain motor skills and restore neurological health. If you need therapy and rehab services after treatment, rest assured you will receive comprehensive support in our rehabilitation center.
About HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network
Fighting cancer takes a team
HCA Healthcare Sarah Cannon Cancer Network delivers you exceptional cancer care through cutting-edge, specialized treatments, multidisciplinary collaboration and care that is tailored to you. Our teams of passionate caregivers and global oncology experts across the United States and United Kingdom offer services and expertise that extend across many types of cancer. Together with the full support of HCA Healthcare – a leading provider of cancer care and research – we’re with you and your family from diagnosis through survivorship.
askSARAH helpline
Have cancer questions? We can help. askSARAH is a dedicated helpline for your cancer-related questions. Our specially trained nurses are available 24/7, and all calls are confidential. Contact askSARAH at (316) 776-6470.