Oncological emergencies

Patrick G Johnson, MD, PhD, FRCP, FRCPI: Professor of Oncology, The Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast City Hospital. Roy A J Spence, OBE, JP, MA, MD, FRCS: Consultant Surgeon, Belfast City Hospital; Honorary Professor, The Queen's University of Belfast and Honorary Professor, University of Ulster

Oncologic emergencies can relate either to the cancer itself or its treatment. As the number of cancer patients receiving treatment is increasing and the number of clinicians encountering emergencies is rising, optimal outcomes in these patients relies on the recognition of early symptoms and signs and the implementation of appropriate therapy. This book covers the broad spectrum of oncologic emergencies in the major systems ranging from cardiovascular emergencies to neurologic emergencies, bone problems through to acute pain and psychiatric problems. The acute infectious and hematologic emergencies, which are extremely common and life-threatening, are dealth with in detail. Each chapter provides a background to complications and clearly outlines the modern approach to treatment. For ease of reference the book contains many algorithms as guidelines for the management of various emergency situations which will be of use to the practising clinician. Written by an international team of experts, this book provides clear, accessible guidelines to ensure effective and immediate treatment and management. It's aimed at trainees in oncology and practising oncologists, and will also appeal to family doctors, specialist nurses and individuals working in emergency medicine.