Brain metastases occur when cancer from another part of the body spreads to the brain. While this diagnosis can be complex, many patients benefit from personalized, multidisciplinary care that addresses both the cancer and its impact on the brain. Our team includes specialists in neurosurgery, radiation oncology, medical oncology, neuroradiology, pathology, and supportive care who work closely to design individualized treatment plans for every patient.
We offer the full range of therapies—including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments—along with access to leading-edge clinical trials. With a strong focus on precision medicine, we tailor each approach to the unique features of each patient’s tumor. From diagnosis through recovery, our team is dedicated to treating the whole person with compassion, expertise, and the most effective therapies available.
What Are Brain Metastases?
Brain metastases, also known as secondary cancers, are tumors that originated in another part of the body, such as the breast, skin, lung, kidney, or gastrointestinal tract, and spread to the brain. Brain metastases (metastatic brain cancer) are the most common type of brain cancer. The other type, called primary brain cancer, begins in the brain itself and rarely spreads outside the brain and spinal canal. Over 150,000-200,000 patients develop brain metastases each year in the U.S. while roughly 17,000 patients develop primary brain cancer each year.
Brain metastases can be found in a single location of the brain or multiple locations of the brain. They are most often found in the cerebrum, which is the largest part of your brain and located at the front of the brain. The cerebrum controls your thoughts, emotions and language ability and is also involved in movement and sensing the outside world.
