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Treatment Algorithm for Cancerous Wounds: A Systematic Review
Andrea Furka1,2, Csaba Simkó3, László Kostyál2,4
1Centre of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén County Hospital and University Teaching Hospital, 3526 Miskolc, Hungary.
Background:
In advanced cancer stage the incidence of cancerous wounds is about 5%, and the estimated life expectancy is not more than 6 to 12 months. Without interdisciplinary and individualized treatment strategy, symptoms progress, and adversely influence quality of life.
Methods:
Authors collected different treatment algorithms for cancerous wound published by wide scale of medical expertise, and summarized surgical, oncological, radiation oncological, nursing and palliative care aspects based on radiological information.
Results:
Interdisciplinary approach with continuous consultation between various specialists can solve or ease the hopeless cases.
Conclusions:
This distressing condition needs a comprehensive treatment solution to alleviate severe symptoms. Non-healing fungating wounds without effective therapy are severe socio-economic burden for all participants, including patients, caregivers, and health services. In this paper authors collected recommendations for further guideline that is essential in the near future.
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