Tumors and cancers are insidious diseases characterized by an abnormal growth of cells that extend beyond their usual boundaries and disrupt the normal functions of affected organs. Forming the first of the four volumes devoted to tumors and cancers, this volume focuses on the central and peripheral nervous systems. Each chapter presents a state of the art summary of tumor/cancer of a particular type about its definition, biology, epidemiology, disease mechanism/pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Features A concise, authoritative, and still, comprehensive review of tumors and cancers Focused on the central and peripheral nervous systems Organized by anatomical regions and types of tumor/cancer Synthesizes latest research with selective topics covered by leading oncologists/clinicians Reliable information for students, scholars, health professionals, and the general public.
