Neuro-Oncology

Our Neuro-Oncology program treats children with cancer or tumors of the central nervous system and spine.

The Cook Children's Neuro-Oncology program includes a wide range of services from oncology, neurosurgery, neurology, radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, neuropsychology, social services, nursing and rehabilitation.

• Our specialty care team
• Requesting an appointment
• Patient events and support groups
• 2011 Neuro-Oncology program annual report

Common referral diagnoses

Our specialty care team

	Murray, Jeffrey C. M.D. Medical Director of Neuro-Oncology Board Certified in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology View physician biography.		Donahue, David J. M.D. Neurosurgeon Board Certified in Neurosurgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery View physician biography.

	Honeycutt, John M.D. Neurosurgeon Board Certified in Neurosurgery View physician biography.		McGlothlin, Jeffery C. M.D. Neurologist Board Certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology View physician biography.

	Nielson, Karen M.D. Radiation Oncology Board Certified in Radiation Oncology View physician biography.		Roberts, Richard M.D. Neurologist View physician biography.

	Steelman, Joel M.D. Endocrinology Board Certified in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology View physician biography.		Colaluca, Beth Ph.D. Neuropsychologist

Requesting an appointment

To request an appointment, you may either call our office at 682-885-2500 or fill out our appointment request form. A member of our staff will contact you within one business day to schedule your appointment and get more information.

Patient events and support groups

Evenings with Neuro-Oncology
These gatherings offer networking opportunities for families and provide education about brain tumors, treatments and the impact both can have on the child and their family.

Each evening program features a variety of speakers, including physicians, nurses, social workers and Pastoral Care staff. Activities will be available for patients and their siblings.

There is no cost to attend and dinner is included. Additional details to come. You may also call 682-885-7379 for further information.

Life After Cancer
The Life After Cancer program at Cook Children's works to benefit children, teenagers, and young adults by providing medical care and other services for cancer survivors. The survivorship program was the first of its kind funded by the Lance Armstrong Foundation and serves as a model for other survivorship programs. Please contact Lisa Bashore for more information at 682 885-2125.