Bone and Brain Metastases: Advances in Research and Treatment |
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Editor:
| Sahgal, Arjun Chow, Edward Merrick, Joav |
Series title: | Health and Human Development (Joav Merrick); Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-61668-365-8 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2010 |
Publisher: | Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $235.00 |
Book Description:
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Bone and brain metastasis are of great importance because they can profoundly affect a patient's quality of life and function. Complications of metastasis include pain, neurologic dysfunction and, in cases of bone metastasis, fractures and resulting loss of mobility. In particular for brain metastasis, personality and cognitive changes can affect the patient's performance status which can jeopardise further systemic therapies aimed at prolonging survival. Ultimately, both conditions...
More DescriptionBone and brain metastasis are of great importance because they can profoundly affect a patient's quality of life and function. Complications of metastasis include pain, neurologic dysfunction and, in cases of bone metastasis, fractures and resulting loss of mobility. In particular for brain metastasis, personality and cognitive changes can affect the patient's performance status which can jeopardise further systemic therapies aimed at prolonging survival. Ultimately, both conditions are very frightening for the cancer patient and their families. This book highlights the importance of expertise in the management of bone and brain metastasis.