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Brain tumors don't get the same amount of attention as the other types of cancers. But they are still very important to talk about. Dr. Daniel F. Kelly is a neurosurgeon and founder of Pacific Neuroscience Institute. Listen in to learn about Daniel's non-linear path to becoming a neurosurgeon. You'll also hear how the Pacific Neuroscience Institute uses keyhole surgery to reduce the amount of time patients need to stay in the hospital.

Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Providence Saint John's observe Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Join our upcoming events to support patients and their loved ones.

Strengthen your emotional and cognitive function with experts from Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI). Discover tips for incorporating exercise and nutrition into your daily routine to optimize your brain health.

Jason Tarpley, MD, PhD, Director of the Stroke and Neurovascular Center at Pacific Neuroscience Institute (PNI) explains how to identify and treat stroke, and reviews lifestyle changes you can make today to lower your risk of stroke today.

As part of PNI's Lifestyle Program, Memory Care is a specialized course catering to individuals in the early stages of Alzheimer's or dementia and their care partners. Explore heartfelt poems crafted during group Memory Care sessions.

Tatiana Sarkisian lives with a brain tumor that causes pain like the very worst migraine. Van Nessa Manlunas had a sarcoma in her cheekbone and has had eight surgeries. Ben Stein-Lobovits suffered an inoperable brainstem glioma that is kept in check with a new drug. Do you have someone in your life who is coping with cancer?

Discover the truth behind the top 4 trending diets from healthcare and research professionals. Learn about the benefits and risks of intermittent fasting, celery juice cleanse, low-carbohydrate diet, and Mediterranean diet.

Follow Janice's journey with brain cancer and her participation in the Optune clinical trial. Discover the innovative Tumor Treating Fields (TTF) therapy and how it effectively balances tumor treatment with quality of life. Gain expert insights from neuro-oncologist Akanksha Sharma, MD.

When it comes to cancer, the focus is most often on the patient. But the best treatment happens when their care partners are cared for, too. The first step is knowing what it’s like to be the partner, son, daughter or friend of a cancer sufferer.

Ronnie overcame severe ear pain and hearing loss with the help of Courtney Voelker, MD, PhD, at Pacific Head and Neck . Follow his journey through two successful surgeries, including a tympanoplasty and stapes bone reconstruction.