Category : Neuro-Oncology

Dr. George J. Kaptain, MD - NJ Brain and Spine

Meet Dr. George Kaptain: A Leading Neurosurgeon in New Jersey on 30 Years of Subspecialized Care

When I joined the practice in 2003, NJBS was a three-person group. The partners who hired...

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When it Comes to Brain Tumors: Caution is Key

Tumors that form in the brain are called primary tumors. Tumors that spread to your brain...

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Road to Recovery: Surgical and Non-Surgical Approaches for Meningioma Treatment

If symptoms occur, they may be very subtle and start slowly as the tumor increases in...

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Unraveling the Enigma: Understanding Schwannoma and Its Impact on Nerves

Schwann cells assist the conduction of nerve signals. They wrap around peripheral nerves and provide protection...

Meningioma Unveiled: Understanding Brain Tumors and Treatment Modalities

Meningioma is one of the most common brain tumors—they actually affect about 1 in every 200...

Brain-Cancer

John Theurer Cancer Center Treats First Patient in U.S. with Investigational New Treatment for Brain Cancer | BioSpace

HACKENSACK, N.J., March 28, 2022 — John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, New Jersey’s top...

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Neurosurgeon Offers Top Advice for Patients with a Brain Tumor Diagnosis

The shock and disbelief that patients experience upon first being told of a brain tumor diagnosis...

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Meet Neurosurgeon George J. Kaptain, MD, Expert in Brain, Spine and Skull-Base Tumors

But Dr. Kaptain wasn’t always certain he wanted to become a physician, let alone a neurosurgeon....