Oncologic Emergencies—The Old, the New, and the Deadly

Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death despite a broader understanding of its biology and the development of novel therapies. Nonetheless, with an increasing survival of this population, intensivists must be aware of the associated emergencies, both old and new. Oncologic emergencies can be...

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Published in:Journal of Intensive Care Medicine 2020-01, Vol.35 (1), p.3-13
Main Authors: Thandra, Krishna, Salah, Zuhair, Chawla, Sanjay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Emergencies
Humans
Neoplasms - complications
Neoplasms - therapy
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Summary:Cancer continues to be a leading cause of death despite a broader understanding of its biology and the development of novel therapies. Nonetheless, with an increasing survival of this population, intensivists must be aware of the associated emergencies, both old and new. Oncologic emergencies can be seen as an initial presentation of the disease or precipitated by its treatment. In this review, we present key oncologic emergencies that may be encountered in daily practice, complications associated with innovative therapies, and treatment-related adverse events.
ISSN:0885-0666
1525-1489
DOI:10.1177/0885066618803863