Loyola Neuro-Oncology Experts Improve Brain Tumor Patient’s Quality of Life

Martin Svoboda came to Loyola after being diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer that had spread to his brain. Despite two surgeries on his brain and lungs at another hospital, additional scans showed new cancer growth in his brain. When doctors suggested he transition to hospice, Svoboda turned to Loyola's neuro-oncology team for a second opinion. Jigisha Thakkar, MD, and a team of brain tumor experts at Loyola discovered his debilitating symptoms were not caused from a recurrence of brain cancer. Under the care of Loyola’s expert brain tumor program, Svoboda received advanced treatments to address his symptoms, greatly improving his health and quality of life. He has remained cancer-free for more than four years. Learn about Loyola's multidisciplinary team of brain tumor program and specialists who are experts in the quickly evolving landscape of brain tumor care. https://www.loyolamedicine.org/services/cancer/cancer-conditions/brain-and-spine-cancer