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Medical management of brain tumors and the sequelae of treatment

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: Patients with malignant brain tumors are prone to complications that negatively impact their quality of life and sometimes their overall survival as well. Tumors may directly provoke seizures, hypercoagulable states with resultant venous thromboembolism, and mood and cognitive disorders. Antitumor treatments and supportive therapies also produce side effects. In this review, we discuss major aspects of supportive care for patients with malignant brain tumors, with particular attention to management of seizures, venous thromboembolism, corticosteroids and their complications, chemotherapy including bevacizumab, and fatigue, mood, and cognitive dysfunction.

Source: Neuro-Oncology

DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/nou304

Authors: D. Schiff, E. Q. Lee, L. Nayak, A. D. Norden, D. A. Reardon, P. Y. Wen

Institutions: Harvard University, Center for Neuro-Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, University of Virginia Medical Center, Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Glioma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2141539550

FWCI: 6.002

Cites: 216

Cited by: 162

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