Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 5

Bearing these points in mind, please provide a promotional text of approximately 200 words (up to 1000 characters with spaces): Brain tumors: Astrocytomas, Hemangioblastomas, and Gangliogliomas are discussed in detail, especially their diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis. Role of methylation in promoting malignancy is pointed out. Role of proteins such as antiapoptotic protein and Dopple protein is emphasized. Role of receptors in cancer is also included. Nervous system germ cell tumors are discussed. The mechanism of cell migration of astrocytomas is detailed. Use of various imaging techniques in diagnosing brain tumors is explained. Gene expression profiling in subependymal giant cell astrocytoma is included. Other techniques such as time-resolved laser-induced fluorescence spectroscopy are discussed. Nanotechnology-based therapy is included. A detailed discussion of the immunohistochemical factors affecting surgery is given. Treatment of pilomyxoid astrocytoma with chemotherapy is explained. Also, are discussed the survival and recurrence of astrocytomas. This volume will be useful to brain cancer researchers and physicians. Radiosurgery for hemangioblastoma patients is explained.