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Brain metastases: epidemiology

Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 2018, Vol.149, p.27-42 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

2018 Elsevier B.V. ;ISSN: 0072-9752 ;ISBN: 9780128111611 ;ISBN: 0128111615 ;DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-811161-1.00002-5

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  • Title:
    Brain metastases: epidemiology
  • Author: Ostrom, Quinn T. ; Wright, Christina Huang ; Barnholtz-Sloan, Jill S.
  • Subjects: brain metastases ; epidemiology ; incidence ; survival
  • Is Part Of: Handbook of Clinical Neurology, 2018, Vol.149, p.27-42
  • Description: Brain metastases (BM) are the most commonly diagnosed type of central nervous system tumor in the United States. Estimates of the frequency of BM vary significantly, as there is no nationwide reporting system for metastases. BM may be the first sign of a previously undiagnosed cancer, or occur years or decades after the primary cancer was diagnosed. Incidence of BM varies significantly by primary cancer site. Lung, breast, and melanoma continue to be the leading cause of BM. These tumors are increasingly more common as new therapeutics, advanced imaging, and improved screening have led to lengthened survival after primary diagnosis for cancer patients. BM are difficult to treat, and for most individuals the diagnosis of BM generally portends a poor prognosis.
  • Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0072-9752
    ISBN: 9780128111611
    ISBN: 0128111615
    DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-12-811161-1.00002-5
  • Source: Ebook Central Academic Complete
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