Immunotherapy for Neuro-Oncology.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-41008-7_8
Abstract: Immunotherapy has changed the landscape of treatment of many solid and hematological malignancies and is at the forefront of cancer breakthroughs. Several circumstances unique to the central nervous system (CNS) such as limited space for… read more here.
Keywords: immunotherapy neuro; immunotherapy; neuro oncology; brain ... See more keywords
Pediatric neuro-oncology research in the third world
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-017-3611-y
Abstract: Dear Editor, We read with the interest the manuscript BComprehensive analysis of Iranian reports of pediatric central nervous system tumors^ by Narjes Mehrvar et al. [1] presenting the result of retrospective analysis of nearly all… read more here.
Keywords: oncology research; pediatric neuro; third world; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
The landscape of neuro-oncology in East Africa: a review of published records
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DOI: 10.1007/s00381-021-05344-z
Abstract: Primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors represent an important and growing cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. There are global variations in the reported case burden of CNS tumors, with high-income countries reporting a higher… read more here.
Keywords: cns tumors; neuro oncology; care; east africa ... See more keywords
Adjuvant chemotherapy after severe myelotoxicity during chemoradiation phase in malignant gliomas. Is it feasibile? Results from AINO study (Italian Association for Neuro-Oncology)
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DOI: 10.1007/s00415-021-10438-4
Abstract: Malignant gliomas (MG) are aggressive brain tumours in adults. The standard of care is concurrent radiation plus temozolomide (TMZ) [chemo-radiotherapy (CRT)] followed by TMZ maintenance up to 6 months. TMZ is considered to have a… read more here.
Keywords: adjuvant chemotherapy; malignant gliomas; neuro oncology; myelotoxicity ... See more keywords
Feasibility of implementing an electronic social support and resource visualization tool for caregivers in a neuro-oncology clinic
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DOI: 10.1007/s00520-018-4293-z
Abstract: PurposeThe goals of this study were to assess the feasibility of a web-based application—electronic Social Network Assessment Program (eSNAP)—to automate the capture and visualization of family caregiver social network data of neuro-oncology patients.MethodsCaregivers were recruited… read more here.
Keywords: electronic social; social network; visualization; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
Pediatric neuro-oncology survival disparities in California
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-2773-0
Abstract: The objective of this study was to investigate racial/ethnic differences in survival for pediatric high-grade glioma (HGG) and medulloblastoma in the state of California. We obtained data from the California Cancer Registry on 552 high-grade… read more here.
Keywords: grade glioma; high grade; neuro oncology; brainstem ... See more keywords
Outcomes of an electronic social network intervention with neuro-oncology patient family caregivers
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-018-2909-2
Abstract: IntroductionInformal family caregivers (FCG) are an integral and crucial human component in the cancer care continuum. However, research and interventions to help alleviate documented anxiety and burden on this group is lacking. To address the… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; family caregivers; neuro oncology; oncology ... See more keywords
May we deliver neuro-oncology in difficult times (e.g. COVID-19)?
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03496-7
Abstract: Italy has been hit hard by COVID-19, ranking #2 after the USA when it comes to patients who have been infected by this virus. Surprisingly, in our country we are also seeing an extraordinarily high… read more here.
Keywords: may deliver; deliver neuro; covid; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
Causes of death in pediatric neuro-oncology: the sickkids experience from 2000 to 2017
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-020-03590-w
Abstract: Primary benign and malignant central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the most frequent solid tumors in the pediatric age and represent the leading cause of death by cancer in children in high income countries. However,… read more here.
Keywords: death pediatric; death; cause death; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
Current state of therapeutic focused ultrasound applications in neuro-oncology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-021-03861-0
Abstract: Despite manifold advances in oncology, cancers of the central nervous system remain among the most lethal. Unique features of the brain, including distinct cellular composition, immunological privilege, and physical barriers to therapeutic delivery, likely contribute… read more here.
Keywords: focused ultrasound; delivery; current state; neuro oncology ... See more keywords
The burden of a brain tumor: guiding patient centric care in neuro-oncology
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DOI: 10.1007/s11060-022-03993-x
Abstract: Brain tumor patients report an overwhelming sense of uncertainty when navigating the course of their terminal disease. Historically, organizational experts and/or treating physicians have established neuro-oncology programs. However, given the disease burden and incurable nature… read more here.
Keywords: care; brain tumor; neuro oncology; oncology ... See more keywords