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Brain metastases are among the most feared and debilitating complication of
systemic cancer. They impact approximately 170 000 patients a year in the United
States, a number ten-fold greater than malignant gliomas. Historically, brain metastases
were diagnosed in patients with widespread systemic malignancy. Recent
improvements in systemic therapies are changing the incidence of brain metastases.
More patients are being diagnosed with brain metastases in the setting of controlled
systemic tumor.
In this book we provide succinct and up-to-date information to help manage
cancer patients who have the misfortune to develop brain metastases. A multidisciplinary
assessment involving neurosurgery, radiation oncology, neuro-oncology
and medical oncology is critical to optimize patient management and outcome.
While average survival remains poor, recent advances in surgery, radiation and
chemotherapy may improve disease control and quality of life for many patients.
We hope this book will not only serve as a reference for practitioners in oncology
but also stimulate ideas for future research. |
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