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Traveling the Extra Mile: International Patient Stories (Part 2 of 2)
by Daniel F. Kelly
We welcome patients from around the globe and invite you to contact us. Here are a few of our patients who tell their stories. Information for International Patients Juan from Chile – Pituitary Adenoma: Finding the diagnosis was the hardest part. It took me a year;...
Traveling the Extra Mile: In Search of Expert Care (Part 1 of 2)
by Daniel F. Kelly
Doing what it takes to get the best care Being diagnosed with a brain tumor, skull base tumor or pituitary adenoma is a frightening, life-altering event. Fortunately, treatments for all these tumor types whether cancerous or benign have advanced significantly over the last two decades. From...
Acromegaly 101: Pituitary Patient Perspectives (Part 2 of 2)
by Sharmyn McGraw
As a patient advocate I work with many pituitary patient advocate organizations around the world. Since my own pituitary surgery with Dr. Daniel Kelly over 16 years ago my passion has grown stronger. I’m still seeing too many patients showing acromegaly symptoms going far too long...
Acromegaly 101: Disease Diagnosis and Treatment (Part 1 of 2)
by Daniel F. Kelly
By Daniel F. Kelly, MD, Garni Barkhoudarian, MD, Pejman Cohan, MD, and Sharmyn McGraw This article on acromegaly is the second in a series of regular blogs on the diagnosis and treatment of pituitary adenomas and related hormonal disorders. Here we provide a brief overview of acromegaly,...
Next Generation Radiation Treatment Comes To PNI
by Zara Jethani
While many intracranial tumors can be completely removed with surgery, others require additional treatments including chemotherapy, immuno-therapy and/or radiotherapy. Pacific Neuroscience Institute neurosurgeons work closely with radiation oncology colleagues in the treatment of these brain, skull base and pituitary tumors. Precision delivery of radiation with either...
PATIENT STORY: Endocrine-Inactive Pituitary Macroadenoma
by Amy Eisenberg
All In A Day’s Work In July 2015, Brent B. noticed that he was losing his peripheral vision and made an appointment with an ophthalmologist. After a battery of tests, his doctor determined that he should see a neuro-ophthalmologist. He found that Brent had damage to a portion of his optic nerve and an MRI...
Travel Checklist for People with Cancer
by Zara Jethani
It’s time for a vacation! Taking a break can be rejuvenating and provide a lovely change of scene. Whether taking a trip a few miles away or across the country (or globe), people traveling with cancer can make their journey more enjoyable with these plan-ahead tips. General travel considerations:...
The Pacific Neuroscience Institute Website is Here!
by Daniel F. Kelly
We are very excited to announce the launch of the new Pacific Neuroscience Institute website, www.PacificNeuro.org Since 2007, the Pacific Brain Tumor Center & Pituitary Disorders Program has been focused on providing comprehensive care and minimally invasive treatment of brain, skull base and pituitary tumors. Over...
Keyhole Surgery: Endoscopic Approach for Pituitary and Brain Tumor Removal
by Zara Jethani
What is Keyhole Surgery? In the past, traditional approaches to brain tumor removal always involved major surgery. In a recent paper published in Journal of Neuro-Ophthamology, Dr. Daniel Kelly and his colleagues detail how significant advances in surgical techniques over the past 20 years have changed...
PHYSICIAN SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Chester Griffiths’ Legacy of Care
by Zara Jethani
Dr. Chester Griffiths has a knack for making people feel at ease right away. His easy-going manner and friendly disposition complement his considerable surgical experience and expertise. Along with Dr. Daniel Kelly at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute, he is co-surgeon in endoscopic endonasal pituitary and skull base surgeries, and provides post-operative...
Last updated: July 29th, 2020