Neuro
Neuro-Oncology SIG - The mission of the Neuro-Oncology SIG is to provide networking and educational opportunities to neuro-oncology nurses and raise awareness of the impact of CNS tumors amongst the oncology nursing community.
Brain Tumors Patient Resource Area - Each year more than 17,000 people in the United States find out they have a brain tumor. Many will be children. There are many resources on the Internet about brain tumors.
Central Nervous System Clinical Resource Area - It is estimated that 20,500 children and adults will be diagnosed with primary malignant tumors of the brain and spinal cord in 2007. Primary central nervous system (CNS) cancers make up 1.3% of all cancers, and lead to 2.2% of all cancer deaths. CNS tumors do not discriminate based on socio-economic status, gender or ethnicity. There are currently no known causes. Although relatively rare, this diagnosis leads to profound impairments physically and cognitively. Standard treatments include surgery, radiation therapy and chemotherapy.