Oncologic Emergencies — PCC Lecture

Jacob Stein, MD

Fellow, Division of Hematology & Oncology
UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
UNC School of Medicine
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Lecture Description

A review of several of the most common clinical emergencies that occur with malignancy and how to manage them, with tips on management and discussion of common misconceptions.

Learning Objectives:

• Recognize several of the most common oncologic emergencies, including spinal cord compression, SVC syndrome and hypercalcemia.
• Recall key diagnostic steps in identifying these oncologic emergencies as well as pathophysiologic mechanisms.
• Describe the approach to management of acute malignant spinal cord compression, SVC syndrome, and hypercalcemia.

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