Our stories below profile some of the patients who came to UPMC for brain surgery.
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Seven years after being diagnosed with glioblastoma — an aggressive form of brain cancer — Stefan Vazharov continues to beat the odds with expert care from neurosurgeon Dr. Constantinos Hadjipanayis. Their long-standing relationship and access to advanced treatments like Gamma Knife® radiosurgery have given him confidence and hope throughout his journey.
Blurry vision was the main symptom that led to Maria Strouble visiting the emergency room and receiving the diagnosis of a colloid cyst. She connected the dots between her vision, recent headaches, and memory loss, and then a Google search led her to the UPMC Neurological Institute.
After months of worsening headaches and migraines, Mark Dye learned he had a dangerous brain tumor and cyst growing in the cerebellum near his brain stem. Read how he returned home to his young family just two days after undergoing lifesaving brain surgery at UPMC Presbyterian.
Headaches and vomiting led to the discovery of a large brain tumor across Garry's head. Experts at UPMC were able to remove the tumor and get Garry back to enjoying life.
After being diagnosed with a large meningioma, Betsy underwent a traditional surgical procedure followed by Gamma Knife radiosurgery to keep the tumor from returning.
As the mayor of Danbury, Connecticut, Mark turned to the experts at UPMC when a large cyst threatened to end his run in politics.
Headaches, memory loss and fainting spells were signs of a life-threatening cyst in William Byrd's brain. He found relief—and a chance to get his life back—at UPMC.
When this dedicated athlete and college student learned she had a massive brain tumor just as she was finishing college, UPMC got her back on her feet, tumor-free, with plenty of time to spare before her graduation ceremony.
After being diagnosed with a large brain tumor that was causing vision loss, this renowned woodworker sought the help of the experts at UPMC.
Doctor's found a brain tumor above Chris' right eye. Learn more about his procedure and experience at UPMC.
When Thomas developed a rare cancer in his sinus cavity, UPMC neurosurgeons acted quickly to remove the mass using the EEA technique.
When John Lynch was diagnosed with a potentially fatal brain disorder 25 years ago, he turned to groundbreaking Gamma Knife Radio surgery at UPMC.
This freelance writer faced the ultimate deadline, as her team of UPMC neurosurgeons raced to remove a tennis-ball sized tumor using the Neuroendoport® approach. Discharged after two days, she began the next stage of treatment and was soon back to her normal routine.
When Harry developed severe personality changes due to a large tumor, he turned to UPMC to get his life back.
An apple-sized tumor in Earl Smalley’s brain was causing weight gain, depression symptoms, and low energy. He found relief through the experts at UPMC.
Hoping to return to his active lifestyle after treatment for brain tumors, Joe Stuckert chose Gamma Knife radiosurgery at UPMC.
When Travis needed surgery for a juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma, his family saw the benefits of minimally invasive Neuroendoport surgery.
A large lesion was found in the right parietal lobe of Troy's brain. He found help at UPMC.
