Written by a medical oncologist, Dx/Rx: Brain Tumors is a concise, pocket-sized guide that provides essential information on the diagnosis and management of brain tumors. From tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems to neurologic complications of cancer and cancer therapies, it covers the major topics in neuro-oncology and is ideal for internists, neurologists, and oncologists. It is a must-have reference for on the ward or in the clinic! Key features include: * Up-to-date review of major topics in neuro-oncology, presented in a concise, easy-to-read format * In-depth discussion of tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, such as gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neoplastic meningitis * Treatment strategies for the most common tumors * Essential information about neurologic complications of cancer and cancer therapies, including cognitive impairment from chemotherapy and radiation, peripheral neuropathy, paraneoplastic disorders, strokes and seizures
Neurologic side effects of cancer therapy can inhibit treatment, can be dose-limiting and can diminish quality-of-life. Neurotoxicity related to cancer therapy is a common problem in oncology practice and in clinical neurology. Recognition of neurologic complications of anticancer therapy is necessary due to potential confusion with metastatic disease, paraneoplastic syndromes or comorbid neurologic disorders that do not require reduction or discontinuation of therapy. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Therapy provides comprehensive coverage of the recognition and management of neurologic symptoms related to cancer therapy. The book includes sections on systemic therapy discussed by both agent and adverse event. The section on adverse events is particularly valuable to clinicians, allowing them to consult by symptom in cases where multiple agents have been administered and the source of the complication is uncertain. The systemic therapy section includes coverage of immunologic agents, biologics, and targeted therapies. The book also features sections on the complications of radiation therapy, complications of surgery and high-dose chemotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Therapy Features: A widely recognized team of editors Systemic therapy covered by therapeutic agent and by adverse event, enabling a "problem-oriented" approach for the clinician Coverage of newer modalities including immunologic agents, biologics, and targeted therapies Complete sections on complications of radiation therapy, surgery, high-dose chemotherapy, and stem-call transplantion
Written by a medical oncologist, Dx/Rx: Brain Tumors is a concise, pocket-sized guide that provides essential information on the diagnosis and management of brain tumors. From tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems to neurologic complications of cancer and cancer therapies, it covers the major topics in neuro-oncology and is ideal for internists, neurologists, and oncologists. It is a must-have reference for on the ward or in the clinic! Key features include: * Up-to-date review of major topics in neuro-oncology, presented in a concise, easy-to-read format * In-depth discussion of tumors affecting the central and peripheral nervous systems, such as gliomas, meningiomas, brain metastases and neoplastic meningitis * Treatment strategies for the most common tumors * Essential information about neurologic complications of cancer and cancer therapies, including cognitive impairment from chemotherapy and radiation, peripheral neuropathy, paraneoplastic disorders, strokes and seizures
Neurologic side effects of cancer therapy can inhibit treatment, can be dose-limiting and can diminish quality-of-life. Neurotoxicity related to cancer therapy is a common problem in oncology practice and in clinical neurology. Recognition of neurologic complications of anticancer therapy is necessary due to potential confusion with metastatic disease, paraneoplastic syndromes or comorbid neurologic disorders that do not require reduction or discontinuation of therapy. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Therapy provides comprehensive coverage of the recognition and management of neurologic symptoms related to cancer therapy. The book includes sections on systemic therapy discussed by both agent and adverse event. The section on adverse events is particularly valuable to clinicians, allowing them to consult by symptom in cases where multiple agents have been administered and the source of the complication is uncertain. The systemic therapy section includes coverage of immunologic agents, biologics, and targeted therapies. The book also features sections on the complications of radiation therapy, complications of surgery and high-dose chemotherapy, and stem cell transplantation. Neurologic Complications of Cancer Therapy Features: A widely recognized team of editors Systemic therapy covered by therapeutic agent and by adverse event, enabling a "problem-oriented" approach for the clinician Coverage of newer modalities including immunologic agents, biologics, and targeted therapies Complete sections on complications of radiation therapy, surgery, high-dose chemotherapy, and stem-call transplantion
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