| Description |
1 online resource (xxii, 951 pages, 48 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Part I: Epidemiology -- Part II: Molecular Biologoy -- Part III: clinical presentation and supportive care -- Part IV: Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery -- Part V: Medical Oncology -- Part VI: Radiati on Therapy -- Index |
| Summary |
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 radiation oncology, neurosurgery, molecular biology, 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 sect |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Brain -- Cancer.
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Brain Neoplasms
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Brain Neoplasms -- therapy
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Brain -- Cancer
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mehta, Minesh P
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Chang, Susan M
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| ISBN |
9781617050145 |
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1617050148 |
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9786612896798 |
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6612896795 |
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