Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice

Neuro-oncology has evolved substantially as a clinical and research discipline over the past few decades. Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice: Neurologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment, Second Edition provides clinicians from various backgrounds and levels of training with a reference to help focus the differential diagnosis, treatment strategy, and management plan for the cancer patient with neurologic symptoms and findings.

The volume begins with an overview of the field of neuro-oncology and a review of the role of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of neuro-oncologic disease. Several chapters on interpretation and management of common neuro-oncologic symptoms follow. Subsequent sections contain chapters on the direct and indirect neurologic complications of cancer as well as complications of therapy. The final section focuses on the spectrum and management of neurologic disease in patients with cancer of specific organs.

Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice: Neurologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment, Second Edition is an important new work that aims to broaden and deepen the familiarity of clinicians with the range and management of neuro-oncologic diseases in order to improve the quality of care for cancer patients.

Assembles the authoritative experience of international experts Provides a concise and easy to use reference for clinical practice Outlines the direct and indirect neurologic complications of cancer Details the neurologic sequelae of cancer therapy Covers the broad spectrum of essential information for neuro-oncologists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, and medical and radiation oncologists

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From the Reviews of the First Edition

"provides an excellent overview and introduction to the management of neurological complications of cancer. Well organized and succinct, it is easy to locate and utilize information" Neurology

"an important resource for the medical oncologist, in the diagnosis and treatment of many neurological conditions caused by cancer This book is original and is recommended for medical oncologists and radiotherapists, who will find it a useful guide to dealing with the neurological problems encountered in cancer patients." Annals of Oncology

"The editors and contributors are to be congratulated for producing a timely and comprehensive text of this rapidly evolving field. I strongly recommend Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice for neurologists, including neuro-oncologists The practical nature and clear presentation of the text make the information very accessible to those in neurosurgery, medical and radiation oncology, neuropathology, and neuroradiology." Annals of Neurology

From the Foreword to the First Edition

This book gives a comprehensive analysis of how cancer affects the nervous system It encompasses the experience of senior physicians actively engaged in neuro-oncology centers throughout the world The broad scope of this book will appeal to physicians who are not specialists, but who want an up-to-date reference on all aspects of neuro-oncology. Jerome Posner, MD, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Neuro-oncology has evolved substantially as a clinical and research discipline over the past few decades. Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice: Neurologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment, Second Edition provides clinicians from various backgrounds and levels of training with a reference to help focus the differential diagnosis, treatment strategy, and managementplan for the cancer patient with neurologic symptoms and findings.

The volume begins with an overview of the field of neuro-oncology and a review of the role of neuroimaging in the diagnosis of neuro-oncologic disease. Several chapters on interpretation and management of common neuro-oncologic symptoms follow. Subsequent sections contain chapters on the direct and indirect neurologic complications of cancer as well as complications of therapy. The final section focuses on the spectrum and management of neurologic disease in patients with cancer of specific organs.

Cancer Neurology in Clinical Practice: Neurologic Complications of Cancer and its Treatment, Second Edition is an important new work that aims to broaden and deepen the familiarity of clinicians with the range and management of neuro-oncologic diseases in order to improve the quality of care for cancer patients.

Inhalt
Overview.- The Prevalence and Impact of Neurologic Disease in Cancer.- Diagnostic Studies.- Imaging Neurologic Manifestations of Oncologic Disease.- Neurologic Symptoms.- Seizures and Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Neuro-Oncology.- Corticosteroids in Neuro-Oncology.- Headache.- Confusion and Delirium.- Cognitive Dysfunction, Mood Disorders, and Fatigue.- Cancer Pain.- Direct Complications of Cancer.- Brain Metastases.- Skull and Dural Metastases.- Spinal Metastases.- Leptomeningeal Metastases.- Peripheral Nervous System Metastases.- Indirect Complications of Cancer.- Cerebrovascular Complications of Cancer.- Paraneoplastic Syndromes of the Nervous System.- Complications of Cancer Therapy.- Neurologic Complications of Radiation Therapy.- Neurologic Complications of Chemotherapy.- Neurological Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.- Central Nervous System Infections in Cancer Patients.- Neurologic Complications of Specific Malignancies.- Neurological Complications of Primary Brain Tumors.- Neurologic Complications of Lung Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Breast Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Female Reproductive Tract Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Genitourinary Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Gastrointestinal Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Sarcoma.- Neurologic Complications of Head and Neck Cancer.- Neurologic Complications of Melanoma.- Neurologic Complications of Leukemia.- Neurological Complications of Lymphomas.- Neurologic Complications of Plasma Cell Dyscrasias.- Neurologic Complications of Pediatric Systemic Cancer.