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Basic emergency medicine critical actions are applicable and appropriate in the cancer population. Breast, Lung, and Melanoma are the most common tumors to metastasize to the brain while Breast, Lung, and Prostate are the most common to go to the spine. Dexamethasone is a common initial treatment of choice in cases of suspected spinal cord compression or elevated ICP from a brain metastasis. The imaging modality of choice is an MRI with and without contrast of brain and/or entire spine (or both, depending on the circumstances). Treatment of these patients requires a multidisciplinary team that includes their primary oncologist, neurology, neurosurgery, and radiation oncology. We must strive to treat cancer patients’ pain adequately and ease suffering as much as possible in these challenging cases.
Emergency Medicine Doctors
Emergency Medicine Nurses
Paramedics
Rural GP's
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