Neurocognitive status in patients with newly-diagnosed brain tumors in good neurological condition: the impact of tumor type, volume, and location

Neurocognitive dysfunction is a significant problem in patients that suffer from brain tumors. Whereas the success of treatment in neurosurgical oncology is traditionally measured by the extent of tumor resection, progression free survival, and overall survival, neurocognitive dysfunction has drawn attention as another important outcome measure [1 –3]. Particularly in the early stages of the disease, neurocognitive impairment tends to be subtle and may therefore remain under recognized due to a lack of appropriate testing and patient self-awareness.
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