Cancer and Neurological Disorders

Cancer and neurological disorders often intersect, with some cancers affecting the brain and nervous system directly, while others cause neurological complications due to treatment side effects. Brain tumors, spinal cord cancers, and metastatic cancers that spread to the brain are among the most challenging to treat. Research in this field is focused on developing new drugs and targeted therapies that can cross the blood-brain barrier, which has traditionally been a significant obstacle in treating brain cancers. Furthermore, researchers are exploring the neurological side effects of cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy-induced cognitive decline and peripheral neuropathy, and developing ways to manage or mitigate these complications to improve patients’ quality of life.