Central Nervous System Metastasis, the Biological Basis and Clinical Considerations

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Paperback, blz. | Engels
Springer Netherlands | e druk, 2015
ISBN13: 9789401782012
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Springer Netherlands e druk, 2015 9789401782012
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Here is a thorough survey of the biology and treatment of CNS metastasis, including natural history, risk factors, molecular biology, the blood-brain barrier, imaging, quality of life, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and the future of targeted therapies.

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ISBN13:9789401782012
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer Netherlands

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<p>Preface.- List of Contributors.- 1 An Introduction to Brain Metastasis.- 2 The Molecular Biology of Brain Metastasis.- 3 The Brain Microenvironment.- 4 Vascular permeability within brain metastases.- 5 Imaging Experimental Brain Metastases.- 6 Possibilities of Targeted Therapies for Brain Metastasis.- 7  Surgery for Brain Metastasis.- 8  Is There A Role for Systemic Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Brain Metastases?.- 9  Radiation Therapy of CNS Metastases.- 10  Leptomeningeal Metastasis.- 11 Quality of Life in CNS Metastasis.- Index.</p>

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