[Neuro-Oncology: The Role of Neurologists in Oncology].

Neurologists have a significant role in cancer treatment. Neuro-oncology is a novel discipline that involves the study of primary tumors and specific neurological symptoms associated with cancer and cancer treatments. Thus, neurologists must be involved in the treatment of cancer patients in Japan. In addition, it is necessary to educate and train neurologists as neuro-oncologists. With the increase in the number of cancer patients, its importance seems to increase further.