The neuro-oncology nurse specialist team provide support to each patient from the time of diagnosis onwards and can be contacted on 0113 206 8568.
Diagnostic tests
Common diagnostic procedures include:
- CT scan
- MRI scan
- PET scan
- Brain biopsy – this where a small piece of the tumour is removed to help with diagnosis – often this will require an operation.
When treatment is complete
When treatment is complete a member of the team will discuss what happens next.
The neuro-oncology nurse specialist team are available for advice and can be contacted on 0113 206 8568