Glioblastoma Multiforme
Contributors: James M., M.D. Markert (Editor); Vincent T. Devita (Editor); Samuel Hellman (Editor); Steven A. Rosenberg (Editor)
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Published: July 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 316
ISBN-13: 9780763726409
Subjects: Oncology; Gliomas; Brain Neoplasms; Medical / Nursing; Reference; Medical; Glioblastoma; Glioblastoma multiforme
First sentence: Gliomas are a group of central nervous system (CNS) neoplasms with distinct histologic characteristics, comprising almost 60% of total human CNS malignancies.
Description: Treatment of malignant glioma remains a major challenge for neurosurgeons, neurologists, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists caring for patients with these tumors. Glioblastoma multiforme, the most common type of brain tumor, is also the most deadly -- only five percent of patients or fewer will be alive at five years after diagnosis. This comprehensive new reference is edited by a team consisting of a neurosurgeon, medical oncologist, oncologic surgeon, and radiation oncologist. The book provides basic researchers and clinicians with a contemporary review of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of glioblastoma multiforme, and also imparts to experienced investigators outside of the field sufficient background to apply their skills to the treatment of this deadly disease. Expert malignant glioma researchers and clinicians provide state-of-the-art chapters on important topics such as molecular genetic classification of glioblastoma, surgical management, stem cell therapy, chemotherapy, angiogenesis, and more.