Journal of Pediatric Psychology Advance Access published online on September 10, 2007
Journal of Pediatric Psychology, doi:10.1093/jpepsy/jsm066
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Commentary: Lessons in Pediatric Neuropsycho-Oncology: What Weve Learned since Johnny Gunther
Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Oregon Health & Science University
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In his paper, "Lessons in Pediatric Neuropsycho-Oncology: What Weve Learned Since Johnny Gunther", Ris (2007
) successfully accomplishes a formidable task. He provides a biographical and literary anchor that allows for the succinct summary of the history of neuro-oncological treatment, current status and standard of care, recent innovations and advances in the treatment of pediatric brain tumors. He also presents important information on current directions in both the measurement of neurocognitive late effects, and importantly, work that is being done to reduce the