Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="oncology" /> * In case of oncological emergencies oncotherapy can be initiated without knowing the histology of the cancer * Increased intracranial pressure ** Due to brain metastases or primary brain tumor ** Urgent MRI should be made ** ASAP treatment includes dexamethasone, forced diuresis (fluid + loop diuretics) and mannitol to reduce oedema ** Then treat tumor * Spinal cord compression ** Due to enlarging vertebral metastasis or pathologic vertebral..."