Neuro-oncology Consultation — Anoki (Reference Design)

Neuro-oncology Consultation

Coordinated care for brain tumors that involve cancer, built around you

Whether it's a primary brain tumor or a tumor that has spread from elsewhere in the body, this consultation is where your neurosurgical care is planned alongside oncology — with your questions, your pace, and your priorities at the center.

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You won't be navigating this alone, or piecing it together yourself

A cancer diagnosis involving the brain often means several specialists become involved at once — which can feel disorienting on top of everything else. This consultation exists to give you one clear point of contact who understands the full picture, coordinates with your other doctors, and makes sure nothing falls through the gaps between appointments.

MCh

Neurosurgery Super-Specialization

Coordinated

With Oncology & Radiation

Unhurried

Time for Every Question

2nd Opinion

Consultations Welcomed

Who this consultation is for

Two situations this care is built around

A primary malignant brain tumor

A tumor that began in the brain itself and has been found to be cancerous — where neurosurgical treatment is typically one part of a broader treatment plan alongside oncology.

A brain metastasis from another cancer

When a cancer elsewhere in the body — commonly lung, breast, or others — has spread to the brain, and neurosurgical input is needed alongside your existing oncology team.

How care is organized

Treatment planned as a team, not in isolation

Neurosurgery

Evaluating whether and how surgery fits into your overall treatment.

Radiation Oncology

Coordinating radiation therapy where it's part of your plan.

Medical Oncology

Managing systemic treatment alongside your neurosurgical care.

Your Existing Doctors

If your cancer care began elsewhere, we coordinate with that team rather than starting over.

You'll always know who is involved in your care and why — coordination happens around you, not without you.

In plain language

How treatment is generally approached

The right combination depends entirely on your specific tumor, its location, and your overall health — this is general context, not a plan.

Surgery

May be recommended to remove or reduce the tumor, relieve pressure, or obtain tissue for a precise diagnosis — balanced against preserving function.

Radiation therapy

Used to target remaining tumor cells, either after surgery or as a primary treatment, depending on the specific situation.

Systemic treatment

Chemotherapy or other medication-based treatment, managed by your medical oncology team as part of the overall plan.

Which of these apply, in what order, and in what combination is a decision made specifically for your case by the full team — never assumed in advance.

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Beyond the tumor itself

Support for the whole picture, not just the diagnosis

Treating the tumor is only part of the care that matters. We pay attention to how you're managing day to day, and loop in additional support where it would genuinely help.

Managing symptoms like headache, seizures, or fatigue alongside treatment

Involving family in conversations and decisions, as much as you'd like

Connecting you with palliative or supportive care services when they would help your quality of life, at any stage of treatment

Considering a second opinion?

For a diagnosis this significant, wanting an independent review of your imaging and treatment plan is completely reasonable, and genuinely welcomed here.

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Your Neurosurgeon

Dr. Rajesh Pathi

MBBS, MS, MCh, FMISS — Skull Base & Neurovascular Surgeon

Dr. Pathi believes that for a diagnosis this serious, how care is communicated matters as much as the care itself. He works to make sure every patient and family understands exactly what's happening, who's involved, and what to expect next — without ever being rushed through it.

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Common questions

Questions patients & families often have

Do I need to bring records from my other doctors?

Yes, please — your imaging, pathology reports, and any treatment summaries help us coordinate properly with your existing care team from the very first visit.

Will surgery always be part of my treatment?

Not necessarily — it depends entirely on your specific tumor and situation. Some patients benefit from surgery, others are better served by radiation or systemic treatment alone, or a combination.

Can my family be part of these conversations?

Absolutely, and it's often genuinely helpful. Bring whoever you'd like with you, as much or as little as feels right for you.

Is it okay to ask about prognosis directly?

Yes. Dr. Pathi will answer as honestly and clearly as the available information allows, at whatever level of detail you want — some people want every detail, others prefer to take things step by step, and both are completely fine.

Whenever you're ready, we're here to help you understand what's next

Book a consultation with Dr. Rajesh Pathi — bring your reports, bring your family, and take the time you need.

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