Neuroscience/Neurooncology

Objectives

Know the signs and symptoms of brain tumors, and how these differ in adults and children
Know the prognostic factors that influence glioma outcome
Know the common presenting features, typical radiological appearance, major treatment options, and prognosis for the following primary brain tumors: lowgrade glioma, glioblastoma, medulloblastoma, brain stem glioma
Know the common presenting features, typical radiological appearance, major treatment options, and prognosis for the following neurological complications of cancer: brain metastases, epidural spinal cord compression
Primary central and peripheral nervous system tumors
Neurological complications of systemic cancer
Cancer pain.