There’s no way around it: being diagnosed with a brain tumor and experiencing the symptoms associated with a brain tumor is a life-changing experience. In medicine, knowledge is power, and working with the right team of experts to diagnose and treat your brain tumor...
Brain Surgery Articles
What to Expect from Your Stereotactic Radiosurgery Therapy Session
Cancer is a scary disease and the treatment options can be even more daunting. At Sierra Neurosurgery, we’re here to offer patients in the Reno/Tahoe area resources and guides to help you understand neurosurgical options and procedures to successfully treat a variety...
The Latest Developments in Brain Tumor Treatment Techniques
Medical researchers and doctors continue their research in 2021 to identify causes and treatments for brain cancer. Typically, a multidisciplinary care team consisting of doctors, nurse practitioners, oncologists, dietitians, and rehab specialists work together to...
Believing in the exception to the rule.
When a patient stays in touch with me months and even years after I have completed their treatment, I am given a unique opportunity to look in on their life and follow their progress. Sometimes this snapshot provides a welcome surprise. I recently received a letter...
When a headache isn’t just a headache.
Headache (also called cephalgia), like the common cold or low back pain, is extremely common. Nearly all human beings, at some point in their life, will experience a headache. The question is, when should you be concerned about a headache and seek medical attention....
How I try to make a difference
On the eve of Make a Difference Day, I think it’s fitting to talk about how each of us can do just that–make a difference. Whether in our family, our neighborhood, our workplace, or a larger stage, we all have the ability to make a positive impact. I try to make a...