Brain Tumors (Contemporary Neurology Series) (Hardcover)

~ Harry S. Greenberg (Author), William F. Chandler (Author), Howard M. Sandler (Author)
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"The usefulness of the book's uniform chapter format such as this allows an individual to pick up the book as a quick reference. This is a very personal and useful book - the product of an experienced brain tumour dedicated multi-disciplinary team. I think this text book provides a good historical overview and broad perspective of the treatment of brain tumours in the last two decades of the 20th Century." -- James R. Perry, Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, Vol 27, No. 4, Nov 2000

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Written for neurologists and other physicians who participate in the diagnosis and treatment of brain tumors, the authors based this book on their individual clinical experiences. The first seven chapters provide a foundation for tumor pathology, biology, radiology, and the treatment modalities of surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The final eight chapters review reviewing the history, epidemiology, biology, pathology, clinical symptoms, differential diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and complications of specific tumors. Treatment is given particular emphasis in this practical text.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 368 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (April 8, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 019512958X
• ISBN-13: 978-0195129588
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,240,937 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Concise Overview, May 1, 2000

By	R. Albin (Ann Arbor, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review starts with a disclaimer. The principal author of this book, Dr. Harry Greenberg, was one of my teachers. All the authors are my colleagues at our medical school and Dr. Greenberg and I are members of the same department. I would not, however, review this book if I didn't feel that it is very good. This is a concise and clear introduction to brain tumors, concentrating on primary brain tumors. This book is aimed at a broad audience of practicing neurologists, neurosurgeons, and oncologists who will probably encounter brain tumors in their practices. While most neurologists, neurosurgeons, and oncologists will probably refer care of brain tumor patients to subspecialists like the authors of this book, we all need to have a solid knowledge of the fundamentals of clinical neuro-oncology. This book provides that knowledge. It is clearly written and well referenced book covering primary brain tumors with a good final chapter on metastatic disease. Chapters are organized uniformly with key information on pathology, clinical features, treatment and prognosis. This is actually a fairly difficult task because of the wide variety of brain tumors and their distinct clinical and biologic features. An excellent addition to the bookshelf of any neurologist, neurosurgeon, and oncologist.