Introduction Neo/adjuvant therapy for early-stage breast cancer has become increasingly
common in the last few decades; as a consequence, the number of breast cancer survivors …

This brief review explores the areas of cognitive impairment that have been observed in
cancer patients and survivors, the cognitive assessment tools used, and the management of …

Background To determine the protective effects of memantine on cognitive function in
patients receiving whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT). Methods Adult patients with brain …

Approximately 100,000 primary and metastatic brain tumor patients/year in the US survive
long enough (> 6 months) to experience radiation-induced brain injury. Prior to 1970, the …

Malignant gliomas, the most common type of primary brain tumor in adults, are associated
with disproportionate cancer-related morbidity and mortality. Recently, there have been …

Patients with glioma present with complex palliative care needs throughout their disease
trajectory. The life-limiting nature of gliomas and the presence of specific symptoms related …

The integration of psychosocial care into the routine care of all patients with cancer is
increasingly being recognized as the new standard of care. These NCCN Clinical Practice …

Purpose Neurotoxic effects of brain irradiation include cognitive impairment in 50% to 90%
of patients. Prior studies have suggested that donepezil, a neurotransmitter modulator, may …

Treatment-induced CNS toxicity remains a major cause of morbidity in patients with cancer.
Advances in the design of safe radiation procedures have been counterbalanced by …

PURPOSE: To determine how the omission of whole brain radiotherapy (WBRT) affects the
neurocognitive function of patients with one to four brain metastases who have been treated …