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The second edition of Neuro-Oncology: The Essentials presents a comprehensive, highly readable introduction to the fundamental science and core clinical concepts for successfully managing common problems in neuro-oncology. Tightly focused chapters provide up-to-date systematic coverage of biology, imaging, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and biological concepts. The book addresses specific tumor types in separate chapters, providing detailed discussion of background, incidence, clinical features, management, surgical approaches, recurrence, and outcomes. Highlights: -Pearls, pitfalls, controversies, and special considerations in textboxes—ideal for rapidly reviewing key points -More than 250 photographs and illustrations demonstrate important concepts This book is an invaluable reference for neurosurgeons, neurologists, oncologists, residents and fellows in these specialties, as well as for students.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)

Outstanding book on the basics by K Muth (Dellwood, MN United States)

5 Stars
June 01, 2003
This book truly does provide all the essentials in neuro-oncology. While written for the clinician, it is understandable by a determined, somewhat informed non-clinician.Its only fault is that of many printed books. There are so many advances in medicine and technology that the reader needs to supplement the book with medical journals to be truly up to date.I recommend brain tumor patients who would like a technical view of neuro-oncology get it through inter-library loan from their nearest library.I'm a patient with a glioblastoma grade IV. I was lucky enough to be operated on by Dr. Berger, one of the best neurosurgeons in the United States.

Unique book in the quickly changing field of Neuro-Oncology by Hassan A Al-Shatoury (Chicago, IL USA)

5 Stars
October 16, 2000
Recommended audience: Neurosurgeons, medical oncologists, neurologists, and radiation oncologists.This is a new book written in eight sections covering most of the important aspects in Neuro-oncology including tumor biology, patient evaluation, surgical strategies, radiation therapy and the novel chemotherapeutic and biological modalities. With its special features, namely pearls, pitfalls, controversies, and special consideration, the salient points and issues in each chapter are highlighted for the reader. The last two sections in the book deal with specific problems and some related issues in Neuro-oncology. The book is printed in two-tone format and contains abundant illustrations. This is a unique book in the quickly changing field of Neuro-Oncology.Hassan A Al-Shatoury, M.D.

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