Neurooncology

The neurobiology of neurooncology.

The histological classification of brain tumors currently is based on the morphological appearance and protein expression patterns that reflect specific cell types within the central nervous system. Recent studies have suggested that the cells of origin for brain tumors may persist in the fully formed tumors, and that these "cancer stem cells" might represent the relevant cellular targets for a...

Steroids in neurooncology

Purpose of review: Glucocorticoids are frequently used in the treatment of patients with neurooncological disorders. This review addresses different clinical indications and provides information on beneficial and undesired effects exerted by these drugs. The most important cellular mechanisms of action of glucocorticoids under different conditions are highlighted. Recent findings: Glucocorticoi...

Congress Report: ASCO 2011 - The Neurooncology Perspective

A Rational for Novel Anti-NeuroOncology Drugs

European Association of NeuroOncology Magazine, Issue 3/2014

Deadline: March 23, 2014 Early Registration: June 15, 2014