"Fast Facts: Brain Tumors" starts from the premise that patients with brain tumors can truly benefit from a thoughtful multidisciplinary approach. It covers all the salient features of the various brain tumors and treatment modalities in a highly readable format that will be useful to the practicing clinician, including: the latest advances in radiology and pathology; developments in molecular biology and imaging techniques; new neurosurgical procedures; and, novel delivery systems that reach tumors across the blood - brain barrier. This fully updated edition of "Fast Facts: Brain Tumors" bridges the gap between primary care providers and specialists such as general neurologists and neurosurgeons. Its key message is that selection of the best initial approach for an individual patient will result in the best overall outcome, both in terms of survival and quality of life.