ISSN:
1573-7373
Keywords:
lung cancer
;
spine metastasis
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Conclusions Understanding the pathophysiology of seeding, microinvasion, and neovasculization of lung cancer metastatic to the bone is of tremendous basic science and clinical importance. At present, the clinical presentation of spine metastasis represents one of the most common and challenging problems in the management of lung cancer patients. For the patient presenting with lung carcinoma metastatic to the spine, the therapy team must take into account multiple factors including the natural history of the disease, interval between presentation and treatment of the primary lung cancer and the appearance of spine metastasis, extent of metastasis in other bony and soft tissue sites, and the patient's ability to tolerate the various treatment modalities currently available. Detailed attention to the individual patient's clinical presentation must be a primary concern of radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, neurosurgeons, and anesthesiologists specializing in pain management. The design of a treatment program best suited for the individual patient should focus on the goal of maintaining the best quality of life for the longest duration.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01053416
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