This is a multi-specialty book on the diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of CNS metastases of the brain and spine. Written by renowned experts in their fields, the book covers essential contemporary topics in CNS metastases care. The book is divided into seven parts that begin with chapters that cover the fundamental biology of disease so that subsequent chapters on imaging, diagnosis, treatment, and palliation can be properly contextualized. This text also provides a framework for understanding the biology of radiation therapy so that radiation treatment options of the brain and spine can be more fully understood. New medications and technologies are reviewed from the perspective of maximizing efficacy and minimizing toxicity, independently and as combinatorial therapy.

Central Nervous System Metastases: Diagnosis and Treatment serves as a practical reference for health care providers and trainees. It provides the comprehensive, detailed perspective required to provide holistic care to patients with metastatic disease to the brain and spine.

Rohan Ramakrishna Department of Neurological Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine Director, Brain Metastases Program New York, NY USA
Rajiv S. Magge Department of Neurology NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY USA
Ali A. Baaj Department of Neurological Surgery NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY USA
Jonathan P.S. Knisely Department of Radiation Oncology NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY USA

ISBN	9783030429584
Artikelnummer	9783030429584
Medientyp	E-Book - PDF
Copyrightjahr	2020
Verlag	Springer-Verlag
Umfang	734 Seiten
Sprache	Englisch
Kopierschutz	Digitales Wasserzeichen