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  • Title: The morbidity and mortality of brain tumors. A perspective on recent advances in therapy.
    Author: Salcman M.
    Journal: Neurol Clin; 1985 May; 3(2):229-57. PubMed ID: 2991725.
    Abstract:
    This article reviews current morbidity and mortality statistics for the major classes of primary brain tumors including malignant astrocytoma, glioblastoma, low-grade astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma, meningioma, and other benign tumors and metastatic tumors. Innovations in therapy are discussed for surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and such newer areas as hyperthermia, immunotherapy, and phototherapy.
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