section name header

Front Matter

To the many patients, students, mentors, and others who bring inspiration and grace into my life, including John Kissel, Miriam Freimer, Dan Clinchot, Ralph Józefowicz and Sheryl Pfeil, Jeffrey Huntley, and, most of all, to my daughters Kate and Patty who never fail to bring the blessing of love to each of my days.

–D.J.L.

To my children, Alex and Ashley, for their love, support, and patience. In addition, I'd like to thank all of my neuro-oncology patients for their courage and inspiration.

–H.B.N.

To my family, colleagues, and particularly to my patients, with gratitude.

–A.D.R-G.