title: Understanding oncologic emergencies.
abstract: Cancer can precipitate life-threatening complications. Since the onset of these conditions can be gradual or abrupt, nurses need to be aware of the potential occurrence and treatment options available. This article includes incidence, treatment modalities, and nursing implications of common oncologic emergencies.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Schlesselman
mesh_terms: D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D004630:Emergencies; D006801:Humans; D006934:Hypercalcemia / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing*; D010996:Pleural Effusion / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D013479:Superior Vena Cava Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D015275:Tumor Lysis Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing