Neurological Complications of Systematic Cancer and Antineoplastic Therapy, Second Edition

By Herbert B. Newton, Mark G. Malkin

Neurological Complications of Systematic Cancer and Antineoplastic Therapy, Second Edition provides an expanded, updated and in-depth review of common manifestations related to neurology that occur in patients with systemic cancer. These include brain metastases, spinal cord compression, cerebrovascular events, and leptomeningeal disease. The book also discusses neurological complications related to treatments such as radiation and chemotherapy and is an essential reference for the practicing neurologist and oncologist.

Key Topics Covered

• Pathophysiology and molecular biology of cancer and the metastatic phenotype
• Metastatic spread to cranial and peripheral nerves and brachial and lumbosacral plexuses
• Metabolic and nutritional disorders
• CNS infections
• Neurological complications of immunotherapy and bone marrow transplants
• Neurological complications of new molecular agents and immuno-modulatory drugs

Book Details

Publisher: Academic Press

Edition: 2nd edition (April 13, 2022)

Language: English

Pages: 650

ISBN-10: 0128219769

ISBN-13: 978-0128219768