Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors (Cancer Treatment and Research) [Hardcover]

Stewart Goldman (Editor), Christopher D. Turner (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0387771026 | ISBN-13: 978-0387771021 | Publication Date: August 31, 2009 | Edition: 1

Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors reviews the development of the medical team's awareness of late effects of brain tumor treatment and an overview of brain tumor survivorship. It reviews the late effects by topic and by organ systems, educates, and provides guidelines for follow up and interventions for patient survivorship. Advocacy for survivors and models for the importance of coordinated late effects programs are also discussed.

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the reviews: "This book summarizes the current knowledge of the late effects of brain malignancies. … The intended audience includes physicians, nurses, psychologists, and other health professionals who care for CNS tumor survivors. … it is easy to follow and understand. The authors are all leaders in the field. … this book should be on the shelves of both medical and consumer libraries." (Joseph I. Sirven, Doody’s Review Service, November, 2009)

From the Back Cover

Late Effects of Treatment for Brain Tumors reviews the development of the medical team's awareness of late effects with an overview of brain tumor survivorship.  It reviews  by topic and by organ system, educates, and provides guidelines for follow up and interventions for survivorship.  Advocacy for survivors and models for the importance of coordinated late effects programs are also discussed. "Advances in cancer therapy have resulted in a dramatic increase in long term survival for patients with a spectrum of cancers. For this reason treatment complications and risk for second malignancies have become critical issues for many individuals. In this text, leading investigators in the field address current knowledge and future research initiatives associated with cancer survivorship." Steven T. Rosen, M.D. Series Editor

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0387771026
• ISBN-13: 978-0387771021
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,406,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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