Tumors of the Brain and Spine collectively weaves a tapestry depicting the range of medical, surgical, and radiotherapeutic approaches to neuro-oncology as it is practiced at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, along with the diversity of disciplines needed for effectvie therapy.

Tumors of the Brain and Spine highlights integrated care and focuses on treating the patient through the entire spectrum of the disease.

Tumors of the Brain and Spine includes more than 70 illustrations and 30 tables and is an essential clinical guide for oncologists, surgeons, and other health care providers involved in the care of patients with central nervous system tumors.

Contents

1. Epidemiology of Brain Tumors
2. Neuropathology and Molecular Biology of Intracranial Tumors
3. Radiology of Brain Tumors: Structure and Physiology
4. Surgically Curable Brain Tumors of Adults
5. Low-Grade Gliomas: Evidence-Based Treatment Options
6. Surgical Strategies for High-Grade Gliomas
7. Radiation Oncology for Tumors of the Central Nervous System: Improving the Therapeutic Index
8. Cytotoxic Chemotherapy for Diffuse Gliomas
9. Innovative Treatment Strategies for High-Grade Gliomas
10. Pituitary Tumors in Oncology
11. Management of Lung Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Melanoma Metastatic to the Brain
12. Neoplastic Meningitis
13. Lymphoma Affecting the Central Nervous System
14. Tumors of the Extradural Spine
15. Tumors of the Spinal Cord and Intradural Space
16. Symptom Management for Patients with Brain Tumors: Improving Quality of Life

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