Neuropsychological and psychosocial foundations of neuro-oncology /

Neuropsychological & 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, leptomenin...

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Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors: Newton, Herbert B., Loughan, Ashlee R.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London : Academic Press, 2024.
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Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology
  • Copyright
  • Dedication
  • Contents
  • Contributors
  • About the editors
  • Preface
  • Section I: Neuropsychological foundations of neuro-oncology
  • Chapter 1: History of neuro-oncology and neuropsychology
  • Introduction
  • History of neuro-oncology
  • History of neuropsychology
  • References
  • Chapter 2: Neurocognitive functioning: From brain structures to networks
  • Introduction
  • Short historical background
  • Neurocognitive domains
  • Primary functions: Visual, auditory perception, and sensorimotor function
  • Higher order neurocognitive functions
  • Information processing speed
  • Attention
  • Memory
  • Executive functioning
  • Motor and action
  • Social cognition
  • Language
  • A network approach
  • Short historical background and introduction into network theory
  • Network neuroscience
  • Measuring networks in humans
  • Individual differences and variability
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 3: Taking a therapeutic and biopsychosocial approach to the neuropsychological interview for assessment of brain ...
  • Introduction
  • Assessment models in neuropsychology
  • Informed consent as an ongoing process
  • Biopsychosocial model in the neuropsychological assessment of primary brain tumor patients
  • Assessment domains
  • Cognitive symptoms
  • Psychosocial distress: Mood, anxiety, trauma
  • Sleep and fatigue
  • Social functioning and support
  • Identity changes
  • Work and disability
  • Sexual health and intimacy
  • Caregiver burden
  • Final thoughts
  • References
  • Chapter 4: Neuropsychological assessment in neuro-oncology
  • Introduction
  • Foundations of objective neuropsychological assessment
  • Neuropsychological assessment in neuro-oncology
  • Prerequisites to neuropsychological assessment
  • Neurocognitive domains and the tests that measure them.
  • Interpretation of neuropsychological findings
  • Guidlines for objective neuropsychological assessment in neuro-oncology
  • Objective neuropsychological assessment in clinical trials
  • Future directions
  • Conclusions
  • References
  • Chapter 5: Patient-reported assessment: Identifying cognitive concerns in brain tumor patients
  • Definitions and incidence
  • Subjective cognitive function
  • Clinical practice implementation
  • Subjective cognitive function measurement
  • Instruments for initial screening
  • Subjective cognitive function instruments
  • Association with objective neuropsychological assessments
  • Implications for practice
  • References
  • Chapter 6: Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in neuro-oncology clinical care and research
  • Introduction
  • Quality of life in neuro-oncology
  • Determinants of QoL
  • Tumor and treatment-related factors
  • Symptom burden and functional limitations
  • Socioeconomic factors
  • Social support
  • Quality of life measurement approaches
  • Multidimensional PROMs
  • EORTC QLQ-C30
  • EORTC QLQ-BN20
  • FACT-Br
  • SF-36
  • Unidimensional PROMs
  • Symptom burden and interference
  • MDASI-BT
  • ESAS
  • BFI
  • Mood
  • Distress thermometer
  • POMS
  • HADS
  • PROMIS anxiety and depression
  • BDI and BAI
  • STAI
  • Cognitive function
  • Neuro-QoL
  • MOS-COG-R
  • FACT-Cog
  • Sleep
  • PSQI
  • ISI
  • ESS
  • PROMIS SD and SRI
  • Physical function and performance status
  • PROMIS physical function
  • Barthel Index
  • Preliminary EORTC IADL-BN
  • Financial toxicity
  • COST-FACIT
  • Applications of PROMs in neuro-oncology
  • Personalized care and shared decision-making
  • Treatment selection and evaluation
  • Long-term monitoring and survivorship care
  • Supportive and palliative care
  • Prognostication
  • Research and comparative effectiveness
  • Population health and policy.
  • Modern approaches to capture PROs in neuro-oncology
  • Electronic patient-reported outcome (ePRO) platforms
  • Wearable devices and sensors
  • Telehealth and remote monitoring
  • Integration with electronic health records (EHRs)
  • Future directions for PROs in neuro-oncology
  • Personalized patient care
  • Longitudinal monitoring
  • Shared decision-making
  • Research and clinical trials
  • Integration with electronic health records (EHRs)
  • Harnessing artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Section II: Effects of neuro-oncology and systemic treatment on cognitive functioning
  • Chapter 7: Imaging in neuro-oncology
  • Introduction
  • Gliomas
  • Adult-type diffuse gliomas
  • Astrocytoma, IDH-mutant
  • Oligodendroglioma, IDH-mutant and 1p/19q co-deleted
  • Glioblastoma, IDH-wild type
  • Pediatric-type diffuse low-grade gliomas
  • Diffuse astrocytomas, MYB or MYBL1-altered
  • Angiocentric glioma
  • Polymorphous low-grade neuroepithelial tumor of the young (PLNTY)
  • Diffuse low-grade gliomas, MAPK pathway altered
  • Pediatric-type diffuse high-grade gliomas
  • Diffuse midline glioma, H3K27-altered
  • Diffuse hemispheric glioma, H3 G34-mutant
  • Diffuse pediatric type high-grade glioma, H3-wildtype, and IDH-wildtype
  • Infant-type hemispheric glioma
  • Circumscribed astrocytic gliomas
  • Pilocytic astrocytoma
  • High-grade astrocytomas with piloid features
  • Pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma
  • Subependymal giant cell astrocytoma
  • Chordoid glioma
  • Astroblastoma, MN1-altered
  • Neuronal and glioneuronal tumors
  • Ganglioglioma
  • Dysembryoplastic neuroepithelial tumor (DNET)
  • Desmoplastic infantile astrocytoma/ganglioglioma (DIA/DIG)
  • Dysplastic cerebellar gangliocytoma
  • Multinodular and vacuolating neuronal tumor (MVNT)
  • CNS lymphoma
  • Extra-axial tumors
  • Tumors of the meninges
  • Tumors of the cranial nerves.
  • Intraventricular neoplasms
  • Pineal region neoplasms
  • Sellar and suprasellar neoplasms
  • Metastatic disease
  • References
  • Chapter 8: Pathology and treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors
  • Pathology and treatment of primary brain tumors
  • Pathology of primary brain tumors
  • Surgical therapy of primary brain tumors
  • Radiation therapy of primary brain tumors
  • Chemotherapy of primary brain tumors
  • Molecular or ``targeted´´ treatment
  • Tumor-treating fields
  • Pathology and treatment of metastatic brain tumors
  • Pathology of metastatic brain tumors
  • Surgical therapy of metastatic brain tumors
  • Radiation therapy of metastatic brain tumors
  • Chemotherapy of metastatic brain tumors
  • References
  • Chapter 9: Overview of systemic treatment and toxicity in cancer patients
  • Introduction
  • Primary central nervous system tumors
  • Breast cancer
  • Prostate cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Cutaneous melanoma
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Myeloma
  • Summary
  • References
  • Chapter 10: Delirium and mental status changes in neuro-oncology
  • Introduction
  • Delirium due to brain lesion
  • Delirium due to local treatment
  • Postoperative delirium
  • Radiotherapy
  • Delirium due to medication
  • Chemotherapy
  • Seizure medication
  • Corticosteroids
  • Supportive care
  • Delirium due to complications of disease or treatment
  • Infections
  • Seizures
  • Metabolic/hormonal complications
  • Management of delirium
  • References
  • Chapter 11: The neuropsychological impact of surgical intervention and utility of awake craniotomies
  • Introduction
  • Tools to define neurocognition in awake craniotomy patients
  • Anatomical basis of cognitive function in disease states indicating awake craniotomies
  • Awake brain mapping craniotomy
  • Indications and contraindications
  • Intraoperative assessment of cognition.
  • Anatomical basis of brain mapping
  • Mapping technique
  • Mapping outcomes
  • References
  • Chapter 12: Neuropsychological implications of radiotherapy
  • Introduction
  • Pathophysiology
  • Neurocognitive and psychologic assessment and guidelines
  • Risk factors for psychosocial disorders
  • Radiation dosimetry and neuropsychological consequences
  • Treatment
  • Depression and anxiety
  • Adjustment disorder (AD)
  • Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Neurobehavioral impairment in pediatric brain tumor survivors
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Chapter 13: Neuropsychological manifestations of chemotherapy
  • CRCI-Risk factors
  • Natural aging
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Miscellaneous
  • CRCI-Pathogenesis
  • Immune dysregulation, inflammatory response, and cytokines release
  • Altered hormonal homeostasis
  • Blood-brain barrier permeability and CRCI risk
  • Oxidative stress and DNA damage
  • Neurovascular features of CRCI
  • Neurostructural features of CRCI
  • Neuroimaging features of CRCI
  • Electrophysiologic features of CRCI
  • Neuropathological features of CRCI
  • Psychiatric features of CRCI
  • Neuropsychological assessment of CRCI
  • Cognitive domains at risk
  • Neuropsychological testing considerations
  • Socioeconomic toxicity of cancer and cancer therapy
  • CRCI-Treatment and prevention
  • Future directions
  • References
  • Chapter 14: Neuropsychological issues related to immunotherapy
  • Introduction
  • Epidemiology and pathophysiology
  • CNS immune-related adverse events from immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • CNS immune-mediated events from CAR T-cells
  • Encephalitis
  • Aseptic meningitis
  • Hypophysitis
  • Other ICI-associated CNS immune-related adverse events
  • CAR T-cell-mediated neurotoxicity: Immune effector cell-associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS)
  • Conclusion
  • References.