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A Survey of the Neuro-Oncology Landscape

Rimas V Lukas1, Jing Wu2, Mahua Dey3

  • 1Department of Neurology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. rimas.lukas@nm.org.

Journal of Clinical Neurology (Seoul, Korea)
|November 16, 2017
PubMed

Insights

Neuro-oncology is rapidly advancing, particularly for high-grade gliomas and brain metastases. This overview highlights key recent medical and surgical breakthroughs impacting patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Oncology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • The field of neuro-oncology is experiencing rapid evolution.
  • Significant recent advances and promising investigations are emerging, particularly for high-grade gliomas and brain metastases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the current status of neuro-oncology.
  • To highlight key recent advances and ongoing clinical investigations.
  • To offer a timely understanding of the field's dynamic changes and future directions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature and clinical investigations.
  • Inclusion of work presented in abstract form for timely insights.
  • Focus on both medical and surgical neuro-oncology advancements.

Main Results:

  • Identification of key recent advances in neuro-oncology.
  • Highlighting of promising clinical investigations with potential impact.
  • Emphasis on multidisciplinary approaches in neuro-oncology.

Conclusions:

  • Neuro-oncology is rapidly advancing, with significant potential impact on clinical management.
  • Ongoing research in high-grade gliomas and brain metastases is crucial.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is essential for progress in neuro-oncology.
Keywords:
brain metastasesgene therapygliomaisocitrate dehydrogenaselaser ablationneuro-oncologyneurosurgerytumor treating fieldsviral therapy

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