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The Valley Hospital’s cancer program was recently honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer (CoC). Valley was one of two hospitals in the state — and the only one in northern New Jersey — to receive this prestigious distinction. The CoC Outstanding Achievement Award recognizes cancer programs that achieve excellence in providing
Radiation Oncologist Michael F. Wesson, M.D., and representatives from The Valley Hospital Gamma Knife Center were among the participants at the Cleveland Clinic’s Ninth Annual International Symposium on Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy and Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Orlando, Fla. The event was attended by world leaders in radiation oncology, neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, spine surgery and other specialties. The Valley team had the
The Valley Gamma Knife Center’s focus on advanced care and quality patient outcomes has been recognized by the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons and the American Society for Radiation Oncology, which has chosen the Valley Gamma Knife Center to participate in its national Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) Registry. The Valley Gamma Knife Center will be one of only 30 elite, high-volume
Treating skull base tumors in the brainstem requires expertise and precision. The brainstem is one of the most critical parts of the brain, with most information for your body passing through it. Being such an important part of bodily function, performing surgery on the brainstem isn’t generally considered safe. One option that has come forward for treating brainstem metastases is
William S. Cobb, M.D., Ph.D., Subspecialty Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at The Valley Hospital and neurosurgeon at The Gamma Knife Center, will soon be presenting his research at an international conference. Dr. Cobb’s abstract, “Analysis of 348 Metastatic Lesions Treated with Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery in the Community-based Hospital Setting,” was accepted for e-poster presentation at the 18th Leksell Gamma
(201) Magazine recently featured 20 individuals who are making a difference in the health of Bergen County residents. Among those chosen as People to Watch in Health is our own Anthony D’Ambrosio, M.D., Co-Director of The Gamma Knife Center, Associate Director of Neuroscience at The Valley Hospital and Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University. In his feature titled
Researchers participating in a national multi-institutional study have found that stereotactic radiosurgery, such as the Gamma Knife Perfexion at The Valley Hospital, more effectively preserves neurocognitive function versus whole-brain radiation therapy for the treatment of brain metastases. They presented these results at the recent American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Whole-brain radiation therapy has long been the standard treatment
Since opening in 2011, The Valley Hospital’s Gamma Knife Center has effectively treated a significant number of trigeminal neuralgia patients, helping them find relief from the chronic, excruciating pain of their condition. In an effort to create more awareness of the positive outcomes of Gamma Knife treatment at Valley, the Gamma Knife Center recently became a member of the TNA
The Valley Hospital Gamma Knife Center was proud to present Eric Chang, M.D., FASTRO, at a complimentary dinner presentation for medical professionals on Wednesday, November 11. Dr. Chang is a noted neuro-radiation oncologist, as well as a professor and chairman of the Department of Radiation Oncology and director of the Radiation Oncology Service at USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center in
Anthony D’Ambrosio, M.D., Co-Director of the Gamma Knife Center and Associate Director of Neuroscience at The Valley Hospital, recently spoke to members of the community on the causes, symptoms and treatments for trigeminal neuralgia, a neurological condition resulting in severe facial pain. As Dr. D’Ambrosio explained, identifying and treating the source of pain is not always as easy as resetting
Excitement is mounting at The Valley Hospital Gamma Knife Center as we prepare to host Eric Chang, M.D., FASTRO, at a complimentary dinner presentation for medical professionals. Dr. Chang will present “Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: The Future of Radiosurgery” Wednesday, November 11. We are honored to have a world-renowned physician speak to local physicians about Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Dr. Chang is
If you have chronic extreme, sudden burning or shock-like pain that affects your face — or know someone who has — you’ll want to attend a free seminar, “The Many Faces of Pain” Tuesday, November 3, at The Valley Hospital Conference Center. Anthony D’Ambrosio, M.D., Co-Director, The Gamma Knife Center, will discuss causes, diagnosis and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal
The Valley Hospital Gamma Knife Center is honored to present noted neuro-radiation oncologist Eric Chang, M.D., FASTRO, at a complimentary dinner presentation for medical professionals. We invite you to join us Wednesday, November 11, for Dr. Chang’s presentation, “Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: The Future of Radiosurgery.” The program will take place at Savini Restaurant, 186 W. Crescent Avenue, in Allendale. Registration
Former President Jimmy Carter recently announced that he has been diagnosed with advanced melanoma. President Carter had elective surgery to remove a small mass on his liver in August, and subsequent tests revealed stage IV melanoma that had spread to his brain. During his news conference, President Carter spoke openly about his cancer treatment, including a type of radiation therapy
Valley Health System doctors were well represented on Bergen County’s 2015 Top Doctors list published in a special edition of (201) Health magazine. In total, 94 Valley-affiliated doctors were selected, including three highly qualified physicians who treat a range of cancerous and non-cancerous conditions of the brain, head and neck at The Valley Hospital’s Gamma Knife Center. Co-Directors of the
In a major study, researchers found that whole brain radiation therapy – a traditional approach that treats the entire brain rather than targeted areas – did not improve survival for patients with brain metastases (cancer that starts elsewhere in the body and spreads to the brain). The side effects of this aggressive treatment had a negative effect on memory, speech
Starting a family is an important milestone in many women’s lives, but if you’ve been diagnosed with an acoustic neuroma – a noncancerous, slow-growing tumor that can affect hearing and balance – you may be wondering if the condition and its subsequent treatment will affect your ability to have children. It’s the same question Marlene Gomez pondered after her diagnosis.
On Wednesday, May 13, approximately 30 physicians from northern New Jersey met at The Brick House restaurant in Wyckoff, N.J., to listen to Valley Gamma Knife Center physicians discuss the many innovative uses of Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Anthony D’Ambrosio, M.D., Co-Medical Director of the Gamma Knife Center, and William Cobb, M.D., Ph.D., Subspecialty Director of Neurosurgical Oncology, led the evening’s
Healthcare professionals: RSVP today for a free dinner presentation featuring the latest Gamma Knife news and updates! Join us on Wednesday, May 13, for dinner at The Brick House in Wyckoff, N.J., and hear about “Stereotactic Radiosurgery of the Brain and Spine: Precise, Durable Tumor Treatment Without an Incision in the Outpatient Setting.” This informative discussion will be presented by
When it comes to treating brain metastases at the Gamma Knife Center, there’s strength in our numbers: Through December 2013 (the latest date for which data is available), the Gamma Knife Center has treated 182 brain metastases in 63 patients. The center’s high patient volume is a testament to the expertise of our staff, who deliver personalized, highly targeted treatment
