Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center - Cleveland Clinic
Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center - Cleveland Clinic
Brain Tumor and Neuro-Oncology Center - Cleveland Clinic
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Letter from the Director<br />
The <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Tumor</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Neuro</strong>-<strong>Oncology</strong> <strong>Center</strong> (BTNC) of Clevel<strong>and</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong> was established in 2001, with a novel<br />
organization that has helped propel us to the forefront among the leading brain tumor programs in the nation. We<br />
are serving more patients than ever; exp<strong>and</strong>ing our services <strong>and</strong> improving patient satisfaction; attracting worldclass<br />
physicians <strong>and</strong> scientists; making giant leaps in research <strong>and</strong> discovery; <strong>and</strong> acquiring much-needed funding,<br />
particularly philanthropic support.<br />
In 2008, among the hundreds of clinical studies under way, the BTNC led 26 new clinical studies that were<br />
investigator initiated, in partnership with industry or through consortia. Among these was the first-ever human use<br />
of a minimally invasive laser treatment for glioblastoma – performed as part of a collaborative trial with the Case<br />
Comprehensive Cancer <strong>Center</strong> <strong>and</strong> University Hospitals Case Medical <strong>Center</strong>.<br />
Collaborating with <strong>and</strong> being in the Taussig Cancer Institute, the largest cancer program in Ohio, the BTNC has<br />
access to the institute’s clinical <strong>and</strong> research resources as well as the opportunity to interact with other healthcare<br />
professionals who deal with cancer patients daily. Using innovative therapy <strong>and</strong> a multidisciplinary structure – a<br />
model of organization that continues to attract national <strong>and</strong> international interest – we provide a team approach to<br />
individualized care. We look forward to improving care as we continue to measure our performance.<br />
Gene H. Barnett, MD, FACS<br />
Director, <strong>Brain</strong> <strong>Tumor</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>Neuro</strong>-<strong>Oncology</strong> <strong>Center</strong>