临床肿瘤学(2003年英文版)第24章-第33章chapter32【荐】.pdf

32 OVERVIEW OF DIAGNOSIS AND Cancer-Related MANAGEMENT OF ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES Emergencies Advances in radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and support- ive care have increased the incidence of oncologic emergencies as survival of cancer patients improves. Before initiating treatment, several important manage- ment factors must be considered in evaluating and treating an oncologic emergency. Aggressive treatment is often indicated when a histologic diagnosis of malig- nancy is suspected, but has not been established, as well Angela DeMichele as in patients with an established diagnosis of cancer John H. Glick who have an excellent long-term prognosis. In ad- vanced malignancies, the primary goal is often pallia- tion and relief of symptoms, even if the patient has a limited life expectancy. Frequently, restoring functional status leads to im-