Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Meningioma Cancers


Meningioma brain tumors are a type of brain tumor that starts in the membrane that covers the brain and spinal cord, which is called the meninges. It's the most common type of brain tumor in adults, but 80-90 percent of them are benign, or non-cancerous. 

However, benign meningiomas can still cause health issues and become life threatening, depending on where they are in the brain and spinal cord and how fast they grow. Surgery and radiation are the most common treatments for tumors causing symptoms.

Symptoms of meningioma cancers include:

  • Headaches
  • Numbness
  • Blurry vision
  • Weakness in your arms or legs
  • Seizures
  • Problems speaking
  • Memory loss
  • Hearing loss

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Neurosurgery

We provide comprehensive surgical treatment of the spine for trauma, degenerative conditions, congenital problems, and more. Our surgeons are experts in less invasive surgical tec…
Neurosurgery
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Skull Base Surgery

Our neurosurgeons treat both cancerous and benign skull base tumors, offering the latest surgeries, as well as non-surgical options, to help you achieve your best quality of life.
Skull Base Surgery
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Cancer Center

The Cancer Center’s experienced specialists combine their skills to create a personalized plan that takes all your needs into account. Our comprehensive, multi-specialty team appr…
Cancer Center