Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology

Herbert B. Newton Dr. Newton is currently the Director of the Neuro-Oncology Center and Brain Tumor Institute at the University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center and Seidman Cancer Center. He holds the William B. Risman Endowed Chair for Memory and Cognition. He retired as a Professor of neurology and neurosurgery at the Ohio State University Medical Center and the James Cancer Hospital, and was the holder of the Esther Dardinger Endowed Chair in Neuro-Oncology. He trained in neuro-oncology with Drs. Jerome Posner and William Shapiro at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and has been in academic neuro-oncology for over 30 years. He has published more than 230 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters and is the Chief Editor or Co-Editor of 13 textbooks in the field of neurology and neuro-oncology. In addition, he has been listed as a Best Doctor (neurology) and Top Doctor for cancer (neuro-oncology) for the past 23 years . Dr. Loughan is a licensed clinical neuropsychologist and Associate Professor in Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. She has developed a thriving neuropsychological and quality survival program at Massey Cancer Center, LiveNOW (Neuro-Oncology Wellness). Dr. Loughan is committed to a career in neuro-oncology and conducts practice-changing cancer prevention and control research aimed to improve patients cognitive and psychological outcomes. She has demonstrated a strong record of internal and external funding, focused on understanding and improving quality survival of those challenged by brain tumors. She has authored over 40 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 9 invited book chapters, and produced 100+ abstracts at local, national, and international academic conferences. Dr. Loughan was recently recognized as a VCU Emerging Scholar and serves on the American Brain Tumor Association Clinical Advisory Counsel. She is a clinician scientist invested in the field of neuro-oncology and psycho-oncology, especially the future of quality oncology care.

• SECTION I. Neuropsychological Foundations of Neuro-Oncology 1. History of neuro-oncology and neuropsychology2. Neurocognitive functioning from a neuropsychological perspective3. Taking a Therapeutic and Biopsychosocial Approach to the Neuropsychological Interview for Assessment of Brain Tumor Survivors4. Cognitive Objective Testing and Procedures5. Patient-Reported Assessment: Identifying Cognitive Concerns in Brain Tumor Patients6. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in neuro-oncology clinical care and researchSECTION II. Effects of Neuro-Oncology and Systemic Treatment on Cognitive Functioning7. Imaging in Neuro-Oncology8. Pathology and Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors9. Overview of Systemic Treatment and Toxicity in Cancer Patients10. Delirium and Mental Status Changes in Neuro-Oncology11. The Neuropsychological Impact of Surgical Intervention and Utility of Awake Craniotomies12. Neuropsychological Implications of Radiotherapy13. Neuropsychologic manifestations of chemotherapy14. Neuropsychological Issues Related to Immunotherapy15. Neuropsychological Aspects of Blood or Bone Marrow Transplantation16. Pediatric Brain Tumors: Neuropsychological Late Effects and Academic ImplicationsSECTION III. Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology17. Depression in Neuro-Oncology18. Anxiety in Neuro-Oncology19. Personality and behavioral changes in Neuro-Oncology20. Existential Distress in Neuro-Oncology21. Body Image in Cancer22. Fatigue/Sleep Issues in Neuro-Oncology23. The Impact of Brain Tumor Location and Treatment on Sexual Function: Implications for clinical practiceSECTION IV. Cognitive and Psychological Interventions 24. Evidence and clinical considerations for cognitive rehabilitation25. Unpacking the Psycho-Pharmacologic and Psychological Burden of Neuro-Oncology26. Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Neuro-Oncology27. Alternative and Holistic Approaches to Neuro-Oncological Healthcare28. Support Groups and Self-Help Resources29. The Role of Social Work in Neuro-Oncology30. Overview of Music Therapy and Art Therapy in Oncology31. Spirituality in Neuro-oncologySECTION V. Supportive and Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology32. Symptom Management in Neuro-Oncology33. Physical Rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology34. Advanced Care Planning in Neuro-Oncology35. Psychiatric Issues in Terminal Care in Neuro-oncology36. Palliative Care and Hospice Care in Neuro-Oncology37. Ethical Issues in Neuro-Oncology Medical Care38. Comprehensive Psychosocial Resources for Cancer Patients: The Gathering Place – An Evolving Model39. Legal Issues in Cancer and Neuro-OncologySECTION VI. Caregiving in Neuro-Oncology 40. The Experience of Caregivers of Patients in Neuro-Oncology41. In-Home Care Resources in Neuro-Oncology