Neuro-oncologic (brain and spine) cancers account for 19,000 new cases and
13,000 deaths per year. The early and proper diagnosis of these virulent cancers
is critical to patient outcomes and diagnosis and treatment strategies are
continually evolving. The multidisciplinary team that manages these patients
involves medical and radiation oncology, neurosurgery, neuroimaging, nurses and
therapists. "Principles and Practices of Neuro-Oncology" establishes a new gold
standard in care through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary text covering all
aspects of neuro-oncology. Six major sections cover all topics related to
epidemiology and etiology, molecular biology, clinical features and supportive
care, imaging, neuroanatomy and neurosurgery, medical oncology and targeted
therapies, and radiation oncology for adult