RT Book, Section A1 Davidson, J. Ashley A1 Chia, Stephen K. A2 McKean, Sylvia C. A2 Ross, John J. A2 Dressler, Daniel D. A2 Brotman, Daniel J. A2 Ginsberg, Jeffrey S. SR Print(0) ID 56208964 T1 Chapter 182. Oncologic Emergencies T2 Principles and Practice of Hospital Medicine YR 2012 FD 2012 PB The McGraw-Hill Companies PP New York, NY SN 978-0-07-160389-8 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=56208964 RD 2024/03/29 AB What clinical presentations in cancer patients necessitate immediate action?Which of these emergencies are consequences of the patient's underlying malignancy and which are caused, directly or indirectly, by antineoplastic therapy?Do certain cancers confer a higher risk of developing particular oncologic emergencies than others?When is it necessary for these conditions to be managed in a multidisciplinary fashion? Who are the consultants whose timely involvement is essential for optimal treatment?Are there situations in which it is safe to manage these patients in the outpatient setting?Are there preventive measures one can take to reduce the risk of a patient's encountering one of these acute complications of malignant disease?