The classification of brain tumors is up-dated using magnetic resonance spectroscopy technology. The role of cellular immortality in brain tumors is reviewed. Tumor to tumor metastases are a common occurrence; for example, , brain metastasis from breast cancer, lung cancer, and renal cancer is discussed. Genetic profiling and treatment (including neurosurgery) of such brain cancers are explained. Breast cancer patients treated with certain drugs (e.g., capecitabine and lapatinib can develop CNS tumors. Role of brain tumor suppressor genes (e.g., NRP/B gene) is pointed out. Biomarkers used to...

Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 14

This book reviews the diagnosis, prognosis and therapy of four types of tumors: Glioblastoma, Meningioma, Schwannoma and Spinal Tumors. Offers an in-depth survey of new technologies and their applications to tumor diagnosis, treatment and therapy assessment.

Coverage in this book includes diagnosis, intraoperative ultrasonography, cell counting, and brain metastasis. It examines a range of tumor types, including neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, meningioma, and chordoma.

This book offers a comprehensive review of the diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of brain and spinal cord tumors. Coverage extends to a large number of tumor types, including neuroblastoma, medulloblastoma, meningioma and chordoma.

This comprehensive source on the families of tumors of the title is the fifth volume in a series and covers every clinical aspect, from diagnosis (including imaging techniques) to therapy (including nanotechnology-based), biomarkers, and molecular genetics.