Primary brain tumors: Treatment strategies Journal Article

  


Author: Rosenfeld, M.
Article Title: Primary brain tumors: Treatment strategies
Abstract: Brain tumors are the most common solid tumors of childhood and adolescence and are increasing in prevalence among the elderly. The large majority of these tumors are malignant and to date remain incurable. Despite advances in radiation therapy and neurosurgical procedures, our current standard post-surgical therapies including radiation therapy and systemic or local chemotherapy have serious adverse side effects and are often palliative. Newer and better treatment approaches are needed. Advances in molecular biology and genetics have enhanced our understanding of the neoplastic process and have lead to the development to novel treatment strategies. Molecular and genetic therapies (biologic response modifiers) may offer potentially more specific and effective therapeutic options.
Keywords: platelet derived growth factor; cancer chemotherapy; cancer surgery; conference paper; cancer radiotherapy; brain tumor; cancer diagnosis; differential diagnosis; epidermal growth factor receptor; cancer genetics; tumor suppressor gene; gene therapy; malignant neoplastic disease; brain cancer; platinum derivative; benign tumor; dna topoisomerase inhibitor; growth factor; nitrosourea derivative; human
Journal Title: Revista Ecuatoriana de Neurologia
Volume: 6
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1019-8113
Publisher: Sociedad Ecuatoriana de Neurologia  
Date Published: 1997-01-01
Start Page: 56
End Page: 61
Language: English
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Notes: Conference Paper -- Export Date: 17 March 2017 -- Source: Scopus