Steven A. Sandler, M.D.
Board-Certified in
Hematology & Oncology
Telephone Numbers
Office: (847) 933-0875
Fax: (847) 933-0878
Answering Service: (773) 594-7340
Skokie Office
9669 Kenton, Suite 510
Skokie, IL 60076
Map and directions
Chicago Office
7447 W. Talcott Ave., Suite 318
Chicago, IL 60631
Map and directions
Call us at 847-933-0875 or send Dr. Sandler a message via the form below. Please note that this form is for non-emergencies only.
Brain Cancer and Brain Cancer Treatment
About Brain Cancer
There are two types of brain cancer, primary and metastatic. Primary brain cancer is an abnormal growth of cells within the brain. Metastatic brain cancer starts somewhere else in the body such as the lungs or kidneys and spreads to the brain. Also called Glioma or Meningioma.
Signs and symptoms of brain tumors may include:
- Headaches, usually worse in the morning
- Nausea and vomiting
- Changes in your ability to talk, hear or see
- Problems with balance or walking
- Problems with thinking or memory
- Muscle jerking or twitching
- Numbness or tingling in arms or legs
Brain tumors can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (non-cancerous) but benign tumors can become malignant.
Brain Cancer Treatment
Different treatment options are available depending on the size, location, and grade of the tumor. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The treatment of brain cancer has improved significantly in the past several years. At the Sandler Cancer Treatment Centers, we successfully treating brain tumors through a combination of radiation therapy and Temodar, a medication taken in pill form.
