From the reviews:
"...essential reading for many research scientists and students, as well as clinicans from multiple disciplines, including neurosurgeons, neurologists, medical neurooncologists, and radioation oncologists." -Journal of Neurosurgery
"This multi-author book edited by Gene Barnett from the Cleveland Clinic Foundation is a further title in the renowned series Current Clinical Oncology. Every chapter is written by experts in their field. ... It is primarily of interest to physicians who are involved with these tumor patients. … the book may be of help for expertises in clinical forensic medicine by covering nearly all aspects of high-grade gliomas and providing the latest advances in diagnosis and therapy." (Andreas Büttner, Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology, Issue 3, 2007)
"This is a good book if you are interested in high-grade gliomas, as many of us are who practice at cancer hospitals. … If you have not yet heard of intracavitary chemotherapy wafers, brachy-therapy, convection therapy, nonconformal stereotactic radiotherapy devices, and all of the new chemotherapy agents, you will someday soon, and this is a good place to find that information. Each chapter is clearly written with a consistent style … . The book is a recommended addition to the neuroradiologist’s reference library." (American Journal of Neuroradiology, Vol. 28, September, 2007)
“Leaders in the field provide the latest information on the diagnosis and management of high-grade gliomas in this new groundbreaking text. … Forefront areas of the clinical investigation are also covered with the promise of leading us to the treatments of tomorrow. … All physicians treating brain tumors including neurosurgeons, neurologists and radiation oncologists will benefit from the coverage herein of the meaningful advances in our understanding of the biology of the high-grade gliomas that are now leading to better, more rational,patient-specific treatments.” (Tumori, Vol. 93, 2007)
Reviewer: Celso Agner, MD, MS, MSc (Michigan Neurology Partners)
Description: Current strategies in the diagnosis and management of high grade gliomas have ameliorated the negativity associated with the overall outcomes of these tumors. The discussion of molecular biology strategies is the highlight of this much needed book.
Purpose: The authors' main goal is to overcome the negative preconceptions about high grade gliomas and to demystify the treatment options.
Audience: Neurosurgeons, neurologists, and radiation oncologists are the main target audience. The authors are highly credible in the field.
Features: As in most neuro-oncology books, a review of past and present classifications is covered first. A special section on neuroimaging modalities discusses the impact of the most recent advances in MRI and spectroscopy on the understanding of underlying cerebral function. In addition to individual chapters on specific high grade gliomas, the book offers a discussion of the molecular approach to high grade gliomas as well as of the different new modalities of treatment, including convection chemotherapy and immunotherapy. A brief overview of the most recent trials is also provided. Over 50 authors contribute the 27 chapters in this book.
Assessment: This is a superb book that should be acquired by most neurosurgical, neurological, and radiological libraries.