Neuropsychological and Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology

Dr. Newton is currently the Director of the Neuro-Oncology Center and CNS Oncology Program at the Advent Health Cancer Institute and Advent Health Orlando Campus. He recently retired as 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 since then had been in academic Neuro-Oncology for over 25 years. He has published more than 220 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, and is the Chief Editor or Co-Editor of ten 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 18 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 neuropsychology 2. Neurocognitive functioning from a neuropsychological perspective 3. Taking a Therapeutic and Biopsychosocial Approach to the Neuropsychological Interview for Assessment of Brain Tumor Survivors 4. Cognitive Objective Testing and Procedures 5. Patient-Reported Assessment: Identifying Cognitive Concerns in Brain Tumor Patients 6. Quality of life and patient-reported outcomes in neuro-oncology clinical care and research SECTION II. Effects of Neuro-Oncology and Systemic Treatment on Cognitive Functioning 7. Imaging in Neuro-Oncology 8. Pathology and Treatment of Primary and Metastatic Brain Tumors 9. Overview of Systemic Treatment and Toxicity in Cancer Patients 10. Delirium and Mental Status Changes in Neuro-Oncology 11. The Neuropsychological Impact of Surgical Intervention and Utility of Awake Craniotomies 12. Neuropsychological Implications of Radiotherapy 13. Neuropsychologic manifestations of chemotherapy 14. Neuropsychological Issues Related to Immunotherapy 15. Neuropsychological Aspects of Blood or Bone Marrow Transplantation 16. Pediatric Brain Tumors: Neuropsychological Late Effects and Academic Implications SECTION III. Psychosocial Foundations of Neuro-Oncology 17. Depression in Neuro-Oncology 18. Anxiety in Neuro-Oncology 19. Personality and behavioral changes in Neuro-Oncology 20. Existential Distress in Neuro-Oncology 21. Body Image in Cancer 22. Fatigue/Sleep Issues in Neuro-Oncology 23. The Impact of Brain Tumor Location and Treatment on Sexual Function: Implications for clinical practice SECTION IV. Cognitive and Psychological Interventions 24. Evidence and clinical considerations for cognitive rehabilitation 25. Unpacking the Psycho-Pharmacologic and Psychological Burden of Neuro-Oncology 26. Psychotherapeutic Interventions in Neuro-Oncology 27. Alternative and Holistic Approaches to Neuro-Oncological Healthcare 28. Support Groups and Self-Help Resources 29. The Role of Social Work in Neuro-Oncology 30. Overview of Music Therapy and Art Therapy in Oncology 31. Spirituality in Neuro-oncology SECTION V. Supportive and Palliative Care in Neuro-Oncology 32. Symptom Management in Neuro-Oncology 33. Physical Rehabilitation in Neuro-Oncology 34. Advanced Care Planning in Neuro-Oncology 35. Psychiatric Issues in Terminal Care in Neuro-oncology 36. Palliative Care and Hospice Care in Neuro-Oncology 37. Ethical Issues in Neuro-Oncology Medical Care 38. Comprehensive Psychosocial Resources for Cancer Patients: The Gathering Place – An Evolving Model 39. Legal Issues in Cancer and Neuro-Oncology SECTION VI. Caregiving in Neuro-Oncology 40. The Experience of Caregivers of Patients in Neuro-Oncology 41. In-Home Care Resources in Neuro-Oncology