Course Description:

The current definition of Neuro-Oncology states: Neuro-oncology is a branch of medicine that concerns brain and spinal cord cancers. Cancers of the nervous system are often severe conditions that eventually become life-threatening. Statistics show that there are approximately 24,500 new cases each year. This course was created to help you effectively treat a patient with a Central Nervous System (CNS) tumor. Laura K Miller, DPT, EdD, NCS, MSCS, ATP will guide you through Neuro-Oncology in this course.
This course will help you:
•   Identify pathology of neurological tumors
•   Recognize evidence-based evaluation and treatment of patients with neuro-oncological tumors
•   Differentiate between medical and surgical treatments of tumors
•   Identify outcome measures for neuro-oncology
•   Recognize the benefits of exercise in oncology