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Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology provides an in-depth review of common cognitive, psychological, and social manifestations that occur in patients with brain cancer and other neuro-oncological issues. Chapters discuss primary CNS tumors, brain metastases, leptomeningeal disease, paraneoplastic disorders, and many other topics. Effects of CNS and systemic cancer treatment (i.e., radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy) are also examined, as are current practices for rehabilitation and targets for essential future interventions in vulnerable populations.
This book is fully illustrated with pathology photomicrographs, CT and MRI images, tables, and molecular pathway diagrams. Bringing neuropsychological and behavioral health trial knowledge from the bench to the bedside, this volume is an essential reference for practicing neuro-oncologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, and others working in the field of neuro-oncology.
List of contents
SECTION I. Neuropsychological Foundations of Neuro-Oncology 1. History of neuro-oncology and neuropsychology
2. Neurocognitive functioning from a neuropsychological perspective
3. Taking a Therapeutic and Biopsychosocial Approach to the Neuropsychological Interview for Assessment of Brain Tumor Survivors
4. Cognitive Objective Testing and Procedures
5. Patient-Reported Assessment: Identifying Cognitive Concerns in Brain Tumor Patients
6. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in neuro-oncology clinical care and research
SECTION II. Effects of Neuro-Oncology and Systemic Treatment on Cognitive Functioning7. Imaging in Neuro-Oncology
8. Pathology and Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors
9. Overview of Systemic Treatment and Toxicity in Cancer Patients
10. Delirium and Mental Status Changes in Neuro-Oncology
11. The Neuropsychological Impact of Surgical Intervention and Utility of Awake Craniotomies
12. Neuropsychological Implications of Radiotherapy
13. Neuropsychologic manifestations of chemotherapy
14. Neuropsychological Issues Related to Immunotherapy
15. Neuropsychological Aspects of Blood or Bone Marrow Transplantation
16. Pediatric Brain Tumors: Neuropsychological Late Effects and Academic Implications
SECTION III. Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology17. Depression in Neuro-Oncology
18. Anxiety in Neuro-Oncology
19. Personality and behavioral changes in Neuro-Oncology
20. Existential Distress in Neuro-Oncology
21. Body Image in Cancer
22. Fatigue/Sleep Issues in Neuro-Oncology
23. The Impact of Brain Tumor Location and Treatment on Sexual Function: Implications for clinical practice
SECTION IV. Cognitive and Psychological Interventions 24. Evidence and clinical considerations for cognitive rehabilitation
25. Unpacking the Psycho-Pharmacologic and Psychological Burden of Neuro-Oncology
26. Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Neuro-Oncology
27. Alternative and Holistic Approaches to Neuro-Oncological Healthcare
28. Support Groups and Self-Help Resources
29. The Role of Social Work in Neuro-Oncology
30. Overview of Music Therapy and Art Therapy in Oncology
31. Spirituality in Neuro-oncology
SECTION V. Supportive and Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology32. Symptom Management in Neuro-Oncology
33. Physical Rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology
34. Advanced Care Planning in Neuro-Oncology
35. Psychiatric Issues in Terminal Care in Neuro-oncology
36. Palliative Care and Hospice Care in Neuro-Oncology
37. Ethical Issues in Neuro-Oncology Medical Care
38. Comprehensive Psychosocial Resources for Cancer Patients: The Gathering Place - An Evolving Model
39. Legal Issues in Cancer and Neuro-Oncology
SECTION VI. Caregiving in Neuro-Oncology 40. The Experience of Caregivers of Patients in Neuro-Oncology
41. In-Home Care Resources in Neuro-Oncology
About the author
Herbert B. Newton, M.D., FAAN, is currently the Medical Director for the Neuro-Oncology Program and Brain Tumor Institute at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and Seidman Cancer Center, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he is also a Professor of Neurology and Solid Tumor Oncology, and holds the William Burton Risman Neurological Institute Chair in Memory and Cognition. Prior to that he was the Director of the Neuro-Oncology Center and Medical Neuro-Oncology Program at the Advent Health Cancer Institute and Advent Health Orlando Campus in Orlando, Florida. He is also retired as a Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Dardinger Neuro-Oncology Center, Esther Dardinger Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology and Division of Neuro-Oncology at the Ohio State University Medical Center and James Cancer Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and Royal Society of Medicine, and a member of numerous national and international societies.
Dr. Loughan is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She has developed a thriving neuropsychological and quality survival program at Massey Cancer Center, LiveNOW (Neuro-Oncology Wellness). Dr. Loughan is committed to a career in neuro-oncology and conducts practice-changing cancer prevention and control research aimed to improve patients cognitive and psychological outcomes. She has demonstrated a strong record of internal and external funding, focused on understanding and improving quality survival of those challenged by brain tumors. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 9 invited book chapters, and produced 100+ abstracts at local, national, and international academic conferences. Dr. Loughan was recently recognized as a VCU Emerging Scholar and serves on the American Brain Tumor Association Clinical Advisory Counsel. She is a clinician scientist invested in the field of neuro-oncology and psycho-oncology, especially the future of quality oncology care.
