Brain metastasis a multidisciplinary approach (Demos Medical, 2009)
Includes bibliographical references and index
Neurologic manifestations of brain metastases : recognition, evolution, and management / Jessica Kraker and Jaishri Blakeley -- Radiation therapy for brain metastases / James B. Yu and Jonathan P.S. Knisely -- Prognosis of patients with brain metastases who undergo radiation therapy / James B. Yu and Jonathan P.S. Knisely -- Surgical management of intracranial metastases / James L. Frazier, Michael Lim, and Jon D. Weingart -- Radiosurgery for brain metastases / Laurie E. Blach, Sammie Coy, and Aizik Loft Wolf -- The role of targeted therapy without whole-brain radiotherapy / Lawrence R. Kleinberg and Daniele Rigamonti -- Chemotherapy for brain metastasis : what we know and what we don't / Erin M. Dunbar -- Supportive care : controlling symptoms of brain metastasis and diminishing the toxicities of treatment / Stephanie E. Weiss -- Radiosurgery for spinal tumors / Ori Shokek and Lawrence R. Kleinberg
New therapies and treatments targeted at brain metastasis are rapidly resulting in improved survival and quality of life for patients with this condition. Brain Metastasis: A Multidisciplinary Approach conveys vital information about management strategies, outcomes, and techniques to enable oncologists to provide a full range of appropriate care and counseling to patients with metastatic spread to the brain