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.
Doctor's found a brain tumor above Chris' right eye. Learn more about his procedure and experience at UPMC.
