Overview

Patients with cancer visit the Emergency Department (ED) throughout the trajectory of their disease for symptoms that result from an initial diagnosis, side effects of treatment, clinical deterioration due to disease progression, and symptom management. Cancer patients are often sicker relative to the general ED patient population, with higher admission rates and increased risk of morbidity and mortality. Therefore, practitioners in acute care settings must have knowledge of, or quick access to, reliable, evidence-based literature to provide thorough and compassionate care to this complex patient population. This book offers a practical, case-based breakdown of oncologic emergencies seen in acute care environments. It provides real-world examples to enhance the medical care provided to patients with cancer who present to emergency departments or outpatient clinics. It also serves as a guide to those who are educating learners through case scenarios that may be incorporated into residency didactic education.

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Author:   Angela Bray Lindsay (Virginia Commonwealth University) ,  Monica Kathleen Wattana (University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center)
Publisher:   Cambridge University Press
Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Weight:   0.250kg
ISBN:  

9781009500791

ISBN 10:   1009500791
Pages:   276
Publication Date:   07 May 2026
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

List of contributors; List of laboratory values; Abbreviations list; 1. Melena Grace Hickam and Scott Huang; 2. Back pain Angela Lindsay; 3. Fatigue Adriana Wechsler; 4. Blurry vision Danna Michelle Markides; 5. Generalized weakness Alexandra Lambert and Tori Beth L. Snoad; 6. Ecchymosis Susan Gaeta; 7. Dry cough Jonathan Rowland; 8. Confusion Monica K. Wattana, Brian Cameron and Jonathan Rowland; 9. Dyspnea on exertion Elizabeth Morrison and Alexander Mink; 10. Fever Susan Gaeta; 11. Persistent headace Lori Gatzke and V. Ramana Feeser; 12. Hematemesis Eda Turgot and Daniel Cannone; 13. Right upper quadrant abdominal pain Danna Michelle Markides; 14. Headache and fever Brian Cameron and Monica K. Wattana; 15. Pruritus Molly O'Shea, Alexa S. Meara and Jason J. Bischof; 16. Chest Pain Francisco Chuidian and David Park; 17. Shortness of breath Patricia Brock; 18. Somnolence Leticia Flores and Hannah Kissel-Smith; 19. Respiratory distress Amir Louka and Kristen Piwowarski; 20. Near syncope Jonathan Rowland and Aiham Qdaisat; 21. Postoperative bleeding Melissa Edwards and Brennen O'Rourke; 22. Hemoptysis Jonathan Rowland; 23. Weight gain Mallory White and Angela Lindsay; 24. Weight loss Adriana Wechsler; 25. Constipation Alexandra Lambert and Samuel Lee; 26. Wheezing Michael Jones and Jennifer Wang; 27. Diffuse abdominal pain Ambika Anand and Carrie Maupin; 28. Treatment related complication Huda Fatima; 29. Right arm pain Danielle Noreika and Lauren Bradley; 30. Altered mental status Heather Jones and Evan Vance; 31. Constipation Emily Rivet and Carrie Fisher; 32. Productive cough Susan Gaeta; 33. Dipolopia Patricia Brock; 34. Seizure Molly O'Shea, Alexa S. Meara and Jason J. Bischof; 35. Malaise Corey Moore and Brennen O'Rourke; 36. Abdominal pain and distention Nicholas Pettit; 37. Treatment related complication Huda Fatima; 38. Diarrhea Molly O'Shea, Alexa S. Meara and Jason J. Bischof; 39. Facial swelling Corey Coleman and Moira Davenport; 40. Hematuria Alexandra Lambert and Jacob Silverman; 41. Hypoxia Adriana H. Wechsler and Mechele J. Adrian; 42. Palpitations Bradley R. Owens and Moira Davenport; 43. Flank pain Nicholas Pettit; 44. Nausea and vomiting Tammy Nguyen Phar and Daniel Berger; 45. Rash Mallory White and Angela Lindsay; 46. Odynophagia Danna Michelle Markides; Diagnostic index; Index.

Reviews

'This series of case studies bridges a crucial gap between oncology and emergency medicine, offering clear, case-based illustrations of common (and not so common) oncologic emergencies. The content is current, and the case presentation format makes it immediately useful for health professionals in training. The book demystifies complex oncologic emergencies without oversimplifying them, empowering clinicians to respond decisively when time and clarity matter most. I expect that it will serve as a valuable companion to Dr. Wattana's previous Cambridge publication, Pocket Guide to Oncologic Emergencies.' Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH, Founding Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Center (retired) 'This book is an outstanding reference for emergency department physicians caring for patients with cancer in the ED. Each chapter presents clinical scenarios through case reports that outline a step-by-step approach, including guidance on the physical examination. Key takeaways are highlighted throughout, reinforcing important concepts. The structured and consistent format of the case presentations makes this text an invaluable resource for ED clinicians. In addition, each chapter includes a concise bibliography to support further reading in the field of oncologic emergency medicine.' Kumar Alagappan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FIFEM, Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Author Information

Angela Bray Lindsay completed her emergency medicine residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she currently serves as a practicing emergency physician, core faculty member, Associate Professor, and Medical Director of the university's freestanding emergency center. Dr. Lindsay has developed specialized expertise in oncologic emergency medicine through extensive clinical practice, didactic teaching, and faculty development initiatives. Monica K. Wattana, an emergency medicine physician, was the first to complete an Oncologic Emergency Medicine fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is currently an Associate Professor and the Director of Education there. Monica is an expert in oncologic emergencies and recently authored the Pocket Guide to Oncologic Emergencies (Cambridge University Press, 2023).

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