Evidence Based Practice in Neuro-Oncology

Part 1 Epidemiology, neuro-anatomy and neuro- pathology for a neuro-oncologist1 Epidemiology and demography of brain tumours 2 Neuro-anatomy for Oncologist3 Pathology, Molecular Biology and classification of Gliomas 4 Pathology and Molecular pathology of ependymoma5 Pathology and Molecular pathology of meningioma6 Pathology and Molecular pathology of medulloblastomaPart 2 Clinical examination, neuro-imaging and basics of radiotherapy in neuro-oncology7 Radiology in modern neuro-oncology practice8 PET in Brain Tumors9 Fundamentals of Radiation for Neuro-oncology10 Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Planning and Evaluation11 Radiation induced brain injuryPart 3 Management of brain tumours12 Glioblastoma13 Oligodendroglioma14 Anaplastic Astrocytoma15 Grade 2 Gliomas16 Grade 1 Gliomas17 Mixed Gliomas or Oligoastrocytoma18 Pleomorphic Xanthoastrocytoma19 Astroblastoma20 Management of Gliomatosis Cerebri21 Nervous System Hemangioblastoma22 Rare/Uncommon brain tumors23 Medulloblastoma & other embryonal brain tumors24 Ependymoma 25 Intracranial germ cell tumour26 Management of Pineal region tumors27 Skull Base Chordoma and Chondrosarcoma28 Intracranial Hemangiopericytoma29 Management of Choroid Plexus Carcinoma30 Meningioma31 Pituitary tumors: Diagnosis and management32 Craniopharyngioma33 Acoustic Neuroma34 Spinal cord tumors35 Brain metastases36 Paediatric CNS tumours37 Primary central nervous system lymphomaPart 4 Miscellaneous38 Neurocognition in Neurooncology39 Syndromes associated with Brain Tumors40 Endocrine management in Neuro-oncology

This book provides evidence-based management in neuro-oncology covering all aspects such as pathology, radiology, surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.The field of neuro-oncology is rapidly evolving and new evidence is coming out every day towards the optimal management of brain tumors. This necessitates a requirement of a complete guide that shall provide an evidence-based and personalized approach towards dealing with patients.

This book also covers recent advances in personalized treatment formed through the relevant basis of anatomy, imaging, radiology, surgical, radiation and systemic treatment of brain and spinal tumors. In addition it also covers the , practical aspects of the planning of the Gamma knife and other radio surgical aspects. The book shall provide valuable assistance to practicing neuro-oncologists to practice better evidence-based personalized medicine.

Author Information

Dr. Supriya Mallick [M.D, D.N.B] completed his training in radiation oncology from All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is now working as assistant professor, department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Institute-India (NCI-India). He has more than 100 peer reviewed publications and has delivered oral and poster presentations in numerous international meetings. He has published numerous original articles and meta- analysis of various tumors of the brain and spine. He is also conducting various trials in the field of neurooncology. He has also contributed chapters to many text books in radiation oncology.

Dr Prashanth Giridhar is Radiation Oncologist by training and is currently working as Senior research Associate at National cancer Institute, Jhajjar, AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr Prashanth has done is MBBS degree from JIPMER and then completed post graduation in AIIMS, New Delhi. He is a very refined researcher and has many publications in Journal of international reputation to his credit.

Prof Goura K Rath completed his training in radiation oncology from All India institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He is currently chief of B.R. Ambedkar Institute-Rotary Cancer Hospital, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has more than 250 peer reviewed publications and is the recipient Doctor K.M. Rai Memorial Oration award. He is also one of the editors of the text book "Text Book of Radiation Oncology: Principles and Practice", Elsevier. 2003 and is also author of many chapters in several textbooks in the field of radiation oncology.