hematology and oncology
Sequelae of Cancer
Introduction
Cancer may lead to pain, weight loss, fatigue, or obstruction of visceral organs. Death typically occurs as a result of inanition and organ failure. Most cancer deaths are due to metastases rather than the primary cancer. in patients with cancer frequently results from bone metastases, nerve or plexus involvement, or pressure exerted by a tumor mass or effusion. Treatment of Pain is essential in the treatment of cancer and for maintenance of quality of life. Pleural Effusion None Spinal Cord Compression None (clots in the veins) in the lower extremities leading to Pulmonary Embolism (PE) are frequent in patients with pancreatic, lung, and other solid tumors and in patients with brain tumors. Tumors produce procoagulants, such as tissue factor, leading to excess clot formation, particularly in patients undergoing surgery. of cancer can include hypercalcemia, hyperuricemia, increased ACTH production, antibodies that produce neurologic dysfunction, hemolytic anemia, and many other Paraneoplastic Syndromes . 