Brain tumor treatment: chemotherapy and other new developments.
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OBJECTIVES To provide a summary of chemotherapy used in the management of malignant brain tumors, including a historical perspective, current standard therapies, and promising new therapies. DATA SOURCES Published articles, research data, and reference books. CONCLUSION Chemotherapy is used to treat several types of brain tumors, including primary central nervous system lymphomas, medulloblastomas, brain metastases, and malignant gliomas. New therapies, including cytostatic agents and molecular therapies, are being evaluated and used in the management of brain tumors. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE It is essential for the oncology nurse to possess knowledge of the different types of brain tumors treated with chemotherapy, current chemotherapy regimens, new innovative therapies, and nursing management issues specific to this population.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Seminars in oncology nursing
دوره 20 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004