Abstract

Care and treatment of brain tumor patients is very complex and requires management beyond what is required for tumor control. In this chapter, the pharmacotherapy of these supportive aspects of care are reviewed, including an overview of brain tumor-related epilepsy and anticonvulsants, corticosteroids, gastric acid inhibitors, thromboembolic complications and management, swallowing disorders and dysphagia, psychiatric issues, pain control, palliative care, and ethical issues.

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