Radiation Oncology/Supportive care

Medical Care

Paraneoplastic Syndromes

  • Neurological
  • Endocrine
  • Rheumatological
  • Hematological
  • Dermatological
  • Renal
  • Miscellaneous

Oncologic Emergencies

  • Tumor Lysis Syndrome (TLS)
  • Spinal Cord Compression
  • Superior Vena Cava (SVC) Syndrome
  • Hypercalcemia of Malignancy
  • Febrile Neutropenia
  • Cardiac Tamponade
  • Pericardial Effusion
  • Malignant Pleural Effusion
  • Malignant Ascites
  • Raised Intracranial Pressure
  • Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone (SIADH)

Commonly Performed Medical Procedures

  • Ascites Tapping
  • Central Venous Access
  • Endotracheal Intubation
  • Foley Catheterization

Palliative Care

  • Dac Teoli et al. Palliative Care. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan. 2023 Feb 6. (PMID: 30725798)
  • Mehak Swami et al. Effective Palliative Care: What Is Involved? Oncology (Williston Park). 2018 Apr 15;32(4):180-4. (PMID: 29684230)
  • Toni L Glover et al. Palliative medicine and end-of-life care. Handb Clin Neurol. 2019;167:545-561. (PMID: 31753154)

Types of Treatment

Supportive Care

Radiation Therapy Supportive Care


Emotional Support

Family Support

Nutritional Support

  • Paula Ravasco et al. J Clin Med. 2019 Aug; 8(8): 1211. Nutrition in Cancer Patients (PMID: 31416154)
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