Bone and brain metastases : advances in research and treatment /
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| Imprint: | New York : Nova Science, ©2010. |
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| Description: | 1 online resource (x, 446 pages) : illustrations |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Health and human development series Health and human development series. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11233485 |
| Summary: | 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 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. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 446 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781617280856 1617280852 9781616683658 1616683651 |