Overview

Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors reviews the development of the medical team's awareness of late effects of brain tumor treatment and an overview of brain tumor survivorship. It reviews the late effects by topic and by organ systems, educates, and provides guidelines for follow up and interventions for patient survivorship. Advocacy for survivors and models for the importance of coordinated late effects programs are also discussed.

Full Product Details

Author:   Stewart Goldman ,  Christopher D. Turner
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   2009 ed.
Volume:   150
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.694kg
ISBN:  

9781461429227

ISBN 10:   1461429226
Pages:   422
Publication Date:   25 February 2012
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Overview of Brain Tumor Survivorship.- to Brain Tumor Survivorship and Historical Perspective.- Late Effects of Neurosurgery.- Late Effects of CNS Radiation Therapy.- Late Effects of Chemotherapy.- Late Effects of Stem Cell Transplantation in Brain Tumor Survivors.- Effect of Cancer Treatment on Neural Stem and Progenitor Cells.- The Pediatric Brain Tumor Late Effects Clinic.- Medical Late Effects of Brain Tumor Treatment.- Neurological Complications in Adults.- Neurological Complications in Children.- Strokes Among Childhood Brain Tumor Survivors.- Endocrine Late Effects: Manifestations and Treatments.- Ocular Consequences and Late Effects of Brain Tumor Treatments.- Auditory Late Effects of Chemotherapy.- Reproductive Health Issues in Survivors of Childhood and Adult Brain Tumors.- Cancer Predisposition Syndromes.- Secondary Neoplasms Following Treatment for Brain Tumors.- Psychosocial Implications of Brain Tumor Survivorship.- Neuropsychological Impact of Treatment of Brain Tumors.- Psychological and Social Impact of Being a Pediatric Brain Tumor Survivor.- Psychological and Social Impact of Being a Brain Tumor Survivor: Adult Issues.- Academic Issues: Special Education and Related Interventions.- Caregiver and Family Issues for Brain Tumor Survivors.- Additional Topics.- Healthy Lifestyle Choices after Cancer Treatment.- Integrative Oncology as Part of the Treatment for Brain Tumors.- Legal Issues and Laws Relevant to Brain Tumor Survivors.- Pathways to Brain Tumor Advocacy.- Screening for Late Effects in Brain Tumor Survivors.- Support Organizations, Resources and Relevent Websites.

Reviews

From the reviews: This book summarizes the current knowledge of the late effects of brain malignancies. The intended audience includes physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health professionals who care for CNS tumor survivors. it is easy to follow and understand. The authors are all leaders in the field. this book should be on the shelves of both medical and consumer libraries. (Joseph I. Sirven, Doody s Review Service, November, 2009)

From the reviews: This book summarizes the current knowledge of the late effects of brain malignancies. ... The intended audience includes physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health professionals who care for CNS tumor survivors. ... it is easy to follow and understand. The authors are all leaders in the field. ... this book should be on the shelves of both medical and consumer libraries. (Joseph I. Sirven, Doody's Review Service, November, 2009)

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