The Role of Neuropsychology in the Assessment and Management of CNS Tumors

Hoffnung DS

CHI Health Alegent Creighton Clinic, Immanuel Medical Center, USA

^*Correspondance to: Deborah S. Hoffnung 

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Abstract:

Neuropsychological testing plays an important role in the assessment and management of CNS tumors. Evaluation prior to the start of treatment provides insights into the functional impact of tumors and establishes a baseline against which later functioning can be compared. Testing of language and motor functions during awake surgery assists in the protection of eloquent cortex. Assessment during and after adjuvant a therapy identifies the effects of treatment, and assists in making decisions regarding palliative care. Serial testing over time may detect regrowth of tumor prior to radiographic evidence of recurrence and predict survival.

Keywords:

Cognition; Surgery; Assessment; Outcome; Memory; Language

Cite the Article:

Hoffnung DS. The Role of Neuropsychology in the Assessment and Management of CNS Tumors. Clin Oncol. 2016; 1: 1065.