Spinal Cord Compression

Research from K. Lee and co-researchers in the area of spinal cord compression described

Published in Cancer Weekly, February 26th, 2008

According to recent research from Singapore, Singapore, "Metastatic spinal cord compression is a dreaded complication of cancer affecting 5-10% of patients requiring urgent treatment. A clinical practice improvement project was carried out to review and fine nine the clinical pathway for the acute management of patients with metastatic spinal cord compression."

"To improve the quality of care for metastatic spinal cord compression over 6 months by ensuring that >90% of patients receive definitive treatment within 24 h of radiological diagnosis. Using clinical practice improvement project methodology, the clinical pathway of 17 patients treated with radiotherapy for...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-02-26)

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