Glioblastoma Care - Mayo Clinic in Arizona

Glioblastoma is a type of brain tumor. At Mayo Clinic, you benefit from the expertise of every specialist in our Brain Tumor Program. Whether you are looking for a second opinion on a diagnosis, or searching for answers, Mayo Clinic’s brain tumor team can guarantee a consultation call or appointment within 48 hours of your request. Our expert subspeciality navigators work with you to provide test results quickly and coordinate your appointments with your care team of neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and radiologists. Brain tumor evaluation and treatment that might take months elsewhere is typically done within days at Mayo Clinic.

At Mayo Clinic we use advanced imaging technologies – including functional MRI, perfusion MRI, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy – to make an accurate diagnosis and plan treatment. Our experts have the experience to treat glioblastoma during pregnancy and perform MRIs on people with implanted devices, such as pacemakers.

Mayo Clinic provides a full range of treatments for glioblastoma. If appropriate to your situation, your, providers may recommend:

Advanced operative techniques including computer-assisted brain surgery, intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI), awake brain surgery, and laser surgery to safely remove more of the glioma, reduce the risk of functional deficits, and improve outcomes and quality of life after surgery.
Innovative radiation therapies delivered directly to the glioma including 3D conformal radiation therapy, intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), proton therapy, and brain stereotactic radiosurgery.
Tumor treating fields (TTF) therapy to disrupt the cancer cells' ability to multiply.
Cutting edge clinical trials that may provide access to newer therapeutic strategies.
7 – Tesla MRI - This imaging system uses a stronger magnetic field to produce more detailed images of the body's interior. Detailed brain scans help Mayo Clinic care teams diagnose and treat patients with brain tumors. This advanced imaging technology is key to ensuring patients receive an accurate diagnosis to guide treatment.

Our scientists and medical researchers are investigating the causes of gliomas and other brain tumors and are aggressively developing new treatments. You might be eligible for a clinical trial.

Supportive care, also called palliative care, focuses on relieving pain and other symptoms, and is provided along with other treatments.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona, a National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, has been ranked #1 in the state of Arizona for Neurology and Neurosurgery, and Cancer care.

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center meets the strict standards for a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. These standards recognize scientific excellence and a multispecialty approach focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Mayo Clinic participates in the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. This organization brings together scientists throughout the U.S. and Canada. They work together to conduct clinical trials and reduce the impact of cancer.

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona ranks among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for cancer in the U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Mayo Clinic in Arizona’s Neurology and Neurosurgery specialties are recognized on Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2025 list.

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Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is designated by the National Cancer Institute as a comprehensive cancer center.

Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center is nationally accredited by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC).