The new edition maintains all the features that have made this book such a popular resource over the years including: pearls, pitfalls, controversies and special considerations.
Comprehensive in scope and highly readable, the title is known for its brevity and effective use of special boxed features to highlight the most salient points and issues for the reader. Clearly focused chapters present up-to-date coverage of biology, imaging, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, immune therapy, and gene therapy. Specific tumor types are addressed in separate dedicated chapters, providing more detailed information.
More than 250 photographs and illustrations effectively showcase key concepts and enhance the quick reference approach to the content. A carefully selected group of international authors have effectively presented both the fundamental science and core clinical concepts for successfully managing common problems that arise in neuro-oncology.
Current and concise, "Neuro-Oncology:
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