Dr. Omar (NeuroOncology Director) named among top "Medical Innovators for 2013"
The award ceremony was held on March 7, 2013 in the presence of Springfield Mayor J. Michael Houston. The award was given in recognition of the discovery of a novel treatment approach for surgically unresectable spinal cord hemangioblastomas using a molecularly-targeted approach. The award is given once every 3 years by the Sangamon County Medical Society in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce and the SIU School of Medicine. Click here for link to Medical Innovators Booklet
Simmons Cancer Institute Offers Innovative Treatment for Aggressive Brain Tumors
Neurologist Dr. Ayman Omar examines the Novo TTF device on patient J.T. Rodgers�' head at the Simmons Cancer Institute. Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register. For the full article, click on image above.
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We are the only "Clinical Center of Excellence" in the central and Southern part of Illinois offering the innovative tumor treating fields "NovoTTF" device for recurrent glioblastoma (GBM) patients. The device is currently FDA approved for patients 22 years and older with recurrent GBM who have failed standard chemoradiation. It is only available in some of the top cancer centers in the country such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, MD Anderson, Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic.
The device consists of a pulse generator connected to transducer arrays placed directly on a patients shaved scalp. It delivers continuous intermediate frequency alternating electric fields that are shaped to conform to a patients tumor based on his/her MRI. |
We Are Here To HelpBeing diagnosed with a brain or spinal cord tumor can be one of the most difficult and distressing experiences one can ever face.
There are typically so many unanswered questions; What does it mean for me and my family? What is the nature of this tumor? What caused it? What is the prognosis? What is the most effective treatment for my disease? Physicians can be busy and unable to answer all your questions either due to lack of time or lack of specialization. Our philosophy is that no amount of time is too long if it means empowering our patients. We are here to provide a full assessment for your (or loved ones) condition, answer all your questions regarding your diagnosis, and provide a tailored and individualized treatment plan. We use state of the art techniques for the management of neurologic malignancies. |
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For AppointmentsFor a clinic appointment, please follow the following steps:
1-Send us an email to: AymanOmarMD@BrainTumorExperts.Org outlining the reason for the consultation. You may also call our scheduling staff at (217) 545-8417 (choose option#2) 2-We will ask for records to be sent to our attention including MRI scans, CTs, Radiation therapy reports (if any), clinic notes and pathology reports. 3-You will be given an appoitment at the Simmons Cancer Institute typically within 1 week. You may bring in family and friends. In order to answer all your questions, we recommend you bring a list of questions to your clinic visit. 4-Once you have been evaluated and possibly started on treatment, you become an "established patient". You will be able to call us for further advise 24/7. |
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