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1 online resource (xxii, 951 pages, 48 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Contents |
Acknowledgments -- Part I: Epidemiology -- Part II: Molecular Biologoy -- Part III: clinical presentation and supportive care -- Part IV: Neuroanatomy and Neurosurgery -- Part V: Medical Oncology -- Part VI: Radiati on Therapy -- Index. |
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Print version record. |
Summary |
Neuro-oncologic (brain and spine) cancers account for 19,000 new cases and 13,000 deaths per year. The early and proper diagnosis of these virulent cancers is critical to patient outcomes and diagnosis and treatment strategies are continually evolving. The multidisciplinary team that manages these patients involves medical radiation oncology, neurosurgery, molecular biology, neuroimaging, nurses and therapists. Principles and Practices of Neuro-Oncology establishes a new gold standard in care through a comprehensive, multidisciplinary text covering all aspects of neuro-oncology. Six major sect. |
Subject |
Brain -- Cancer.
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Brain Neoplasms |
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Brain Neoplasms -- therapy |
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Cerveau -- Cancer.
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MEDICAL -- Oncology.
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HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- Cancer.
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Brain -- Cancer
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Added Author |
Mehta, Minesh P.
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Chang, Susan M.
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Other Form: |
Print version: Principles and practice of neuro-oncology. New York : Demos Medical, ©2011 9781933864785 (DLC) 2010022345 (OCoLC)636894517 |
ISBN |
9781617050145 (electronic bk.) |
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1617050148 (electronic bk.) |
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9786612896798 |
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6612896795 |
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9781933864785 |
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1933864788 |
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AU@ 000051404509 |
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CHNEW 000937067 |
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CHVBK 480173745 |
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DEBBG BV043161024 |
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DEBBG BV043392602 |
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DEBSZ 421663499 |
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DEBSZ 484997254 |
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GBVCP 790036789 |
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NZ1 15915699 |
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AU@ 000072980518 |
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