Common complications of advanced cancer

K A Nelson; D Walsh; O Abdullah; F McDonnell; J Homsi; S Komurcu; S B LeGrand; D S Zhukovsky

Common complications of advanced cancer

Semin Oncol. 2000 Feb;27(1):34-44.

Authors

K A Nelson¹, D Walsh, O Abdullah, F McDonnell, J Homsi, S Komurcu, S B LeGrand, D S Zhukovsky

Affiliation

¹ Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine, the Department of Hematology/Medical Oncology, and the Taussig Cancer Center, The Cleveland Clinic, OH 44195, USA.

PMID: 10697020

Abstract

Complications due to cancer and its treatment are common and increase in incidence and severity as the disease progresses. Central nervous system complications affect 15% to 20% of patients, and up to 75% have bone metastases at some point during the disease process. Endocrine abnormalities include hypercalcemia, adrenal insufficiency, and inappropriate antidiuretic syndrome. Hematologic disorders, malignant effusions, and gastrointestinal (GI) problems may cause significant morbidity.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Disease Progression
Endocrine System Diseases / etiology
Endocrine System Diseases / therapy
Gastrointestinal Diseases / etiology
Gastrointestinal Diseases / therapy
Hematologic Diseases / etiology
Hematologic Diseases / therapy
Humans
Muscular Diseases / etiology
Muscular Diseases / therapy
Neoplasms / complications*
Neoplasms / therapy*
Nervous System Diseases / etiology
Nervous System Diseases / therapy
Palliative Care*
Vascular Diseases / etiology
Vascular Diseases / therapy