Full Description
Having been a fairly dormant specialty for many decades, in recent years there has been a remarkable increase in activity in Neuro-oncology from basic science through to the clinics. Reflecting this there have been considerable advancements in the understanding of the biology of CNS malignancies which have infirmed the development of many novel and successful therapies. This work aims to bring together the scattered literature on the new concepts in neuro-oncology for the benefit of those in the field. The book moves from concepts in the scientific basis of neuro-oncology, through to modelling techniques and finishing on the translation into clinical practice.
Contents
1. Classification of Gliomas.- 2. Epigenetics and Brain Cancer.- 3. Astrocyte Differentiation from Oligodendrocyte Precursors.- 4. Stem Cells and Brain Cancer.- 5. In Vitro Models of Brain Cancer.- 6. Mouse Models of Glioma Pathogenesis: History and State of the Art.- 7. The Application of Novel Ionising Radiation Species for Glioblastoma.- 8. Advances in Imaging Brain Cancer.- 9. Surgical Management of Glial Cancers.- 10. Radiation Oncology in Brain Cancer.- 11. Managing the Elderly Patient.- 12. Brain Tumour Presentation in Children and Young People.- 13. How Can We Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment in Neuro-Oncology?
