Overview

This comprehensive, yet practical, text is a ready collection of the most up-to-date information on primary CNS tumors. Authored by a carefully selected group of the world’s leading clinicians and scientists, the book is divided into three sections. The opening chapters cover general principles, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, tumor stem cells, supportive care, complications of therapy, and quality of life. The remaining two sections are comprised of treatment-oriented chapters covering the spectrum of gliomas and rarer tumor types. Each of these chapters presents multi-disciplinary therapeutic approaches and addresses specific disease concerns. Throughout, the authors incorporate the cutting-edge advances in molecular biology and genomics that are revolutionizing neuro-oncology. The result is an important clinical resource which provides evidence-based data and interpretation essential to intelligent therapeutic decision making.

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Author:   Andrew D. Norden ,  David A. Reardon ,  Patrick C. Y. Wen
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2011 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.884kg
ISBN:  

9781617797231

ISBN 10:   1617797235
Pages:   570
Publication Date:   28 January 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Part I: General Principles.- 1 - Epidemiology and Risk Factors.- 2 - Molecular Pathogenesis.- 3 - Brain Tumor Stem Cells.- 4 - Principles of Supportive Care.- 5 - Principles of Clinical Trial Design and Response Assessment.- 6 - Complications of Therapy.- 7 – Neuropsychological Function and Quality of Life.- Part II: Gliomas.- 8 - Low-Grade Gliomas.- 9 - High-Grade Astrocytomas.- 10 - Anaplastic Oligodendrogliomas and Mixed Gliomas.- 11 - Ependymomas.- 12 - Uncommon Gliomas in Adults: Brainstem Gliomas, Pilocytic Astrocytomas and Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytomas.- Part III: Other Tumor Types.- 13 - Pediatric Tumors.- 14 - Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma.- 15 - Meningiomas.- 16 - Pituitary Adenomas.- 17 - Vestibular Schwannomas.- 18 - Medulloblastomas.- 19 - Pineal Region Tumors.- 20 - Genetic Syndromes.- 21 - Rare Tumors.- 22 - Spinal Tumors.

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From the reviews: In this compendium of current literature on brain tumors and treatment paradigms, the chapters are well written by experts in the field who present the information in a concise and clinically applicable format. ... It is written for clinicians involved in the care of patients with brain tumors. ... which is to provide a readable and thorough resource on CNS tumors for practicing physicians. (Mark K. Lyons, Doody's Review Service, February, 2011)

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