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Oncologic emergencies.

Deepti Behl1, Andrea Wahner Hendrickson, Timothy J Moynihan

  • 1Hematology and Oncology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.

Critical Care Clinics
|December 1, 2009
PubMed
Summary

Oncologic emergencies are life-threatening conditions arising from cancer or its treatment at any stage. Prompt recognition and management significantly improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Oncologic emergencies encompass diverse conditions complicating cancer diagnosis, treatment, or survivorship.
  • These emergent situations can manifest at any point, from initial presentation to long after remission.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the broad spectrum of oncologic emergencies.
  • To emphasize the critical need for clinician awareness of cancer history and potential emergent complications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of oncologic emergency conditions.
  • Categorization of emergencies by etiology (cancer-related vs. treatment-related) and system involvement (metabolic, cardiac, neurologic, infectious).

Main Results:

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  • Oncologic emergencies can be caused by the malignancy itself or by its therapy.
  • These conditions are frequently life-threatening and occur in both curable and incurable cancer settings.

    • Conclusions:

    • Early identification and intervention in oncologic emergencies are crucial.
    • Effective management can substantially enhance both the quality and duration of life for cancer patients.