Neurology

Palliation

Questions discussed in this category

Is it reasonable to delay radiation therapy following surgical decompression for a patient with spinal cord compression if systemic therapy must be started as soon as possible?

Do you ever allow patients to receive a couple of cycles of systemic therapy first if there is high burden of disease? What is the maximum time after ...

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How do you approach the management of a patient with lumbar spinal metastasis with neurologic symptoms but without evidence of spinal cord compression?

In a patient with metastatic cancer to the lumbar spine and epidural disease on CT who presents back pain and leg weakness: Is a whole spine MRI in...

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What criteria do you use to decide whether to start anticonvulsants in patients with brain metastases?

Do all patients with brain metastases get started on anticonvulsants? Do you decide based on extent of edema, tumor size, or something else?&nb...

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Do you take any special precautions when treating cervical spine metastases?

Do you require neurosurgical evaluation first? Do you require any patients to wear a neck brace?

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How do you manage cranial radiotherapy in the setting of an acute CVA?

In a palliative setting, how long would you wait to initiate WBRT?

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