Cancer survivorship Book Section
| Authors: | Ruppert, L. M.; Miskovitz, G.; Stubblefield, M. D. |
| Editors: | Chiaravalloti, N. D.; Goverover, Y. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Cancer survivorship |
| Abstract: | Brain tumors can be primary, arising from neuroepithelial cells or secondary to metastatic disease, and can arise anywhere from the cerebral hemispheres above the tentorium to the posterior fossa. These tumors may cause destruction or displacement of normal brain tissue resulting in neurological compromise. Oncologic management of brain tumors includes surgical resection, radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Survival factors such as age, extent of systemic disease, neurological status at time of diagnosis, and number and sites of metastases are considered when determining optimal treatment. When combined with oncologic management, rehabilitation can serve to relieve symptoms, improve quality of life, enhance functional independence, and prevent further complications in patients with brain tumors. © Springer-Verlag New York 2017. |
| Keywords: | brain tumor; brain injury; brain metastases; cognitive dysfunction |
| Book Title: | Changes in the Brain: Impact on Daily Life |
| ISBN: | 978-0-387-98187-1 |
| Publisher: | Springer Verlag |
| Publication Place: | New York, NY |
| Date Published: | 2017-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 189 |
| End Page: | 209 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1007/978-0-387-98188-8_9 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter: 9 -- Export Date: 2 February 2017 -- Source: Scopus |
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