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Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 1

Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 1 Gliomas: Glioblastoma (Part 1)

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Tumors of the Central Nervous System

Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 1

Gliomas: Glioblastoma (Part 1)

M. A. Hayat

Medical / Oncology / General

The most recent developments in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects of Gliomas (Glioblastoma) in the brain are presented. The importance of personalized medicine and clinical validation for targeted therapy are discussed. The identification of various types of biomarkers is included. The identification and validation of brain cancer (glioblastoma) genes are discussed. Role of cancer stem cells in the initiation, progression, and persistence of malignant gliomas is explained. The use of surgical resection, chemotherapy (e.g., temozolomide), immunotherapy, and radiotherapy for malignant glioblastoma are pointed out. Standard (established) as well as newer imaging modalities (proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy) are discussed.

Publication Date: 23 March 2011
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Imprint: Springer
ISBN-13: 9789400703438
Format: Hardback
Page Count: 434

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