2022
Oncologic emergencies and urgencies: A comprehensive review
Rothberg BE, Quest T, Yeung S, Pelosof L, Gerber D, Seltzer J, Bischof J, Thomas C, Akhter N, Mamtani M, Stutman R, Baugh C, Anantharaman V, Pettit N, Klotz A, Gibbs M, Kyriacou D. Oncologic emergencies and urgencies: A comprehensive review. CA A Cancer Journal For Clinicians 2022, 72: 570-593. PMID: 35653456, DOI: 10.3322/caac.21727.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentChimeric antigen receptor T cellsMalignant spinal cord compressionImmune checkpoint inhibitorsTumor lysis syndromeAntidiuretic hormone secretionSpinal cord compressionChemotherapy-induced mucositisMechanical bowel obstructionCheckpoint inhibitorsFebrile neutropeniaMalignant effusionsSystemic treatmentUrgent care centersAcute decompensationCord compressionT cellsOncologic emergencyVenous thromboembolismBowel obstructionPainful crisesPoint-of-care referencesActive therapyHormone secretionOutpatient oncologists
2021
Impact of a Dedicated Cancer Urgent Care Center on Acute Care Utilization
Rothberg BE, Canavan ME, Mun S, Sedghi T, Carafeno T, Raucci M, Dest V, Sinanis N, Gross CP, Adelson KB. Impact of a Dedicated Cancer Urgent Care Center on Acute Care Utilization. JCO Oncology Practice 2021, 18: e129-e136. PMID: 34383579, DOI: 10.1200/op.21.00183.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsUrgent care centersCare centerHospitalization ratesLarge tertiary academic centerAcute care useAcute care utilizationEmergency department presentationsTertiary academic centerEmergency room utilizationCancer care costsPeriod 1 yearProvider visitsActive therapyHospital admissionPrimary outcomeCare utilizationOncology patientsAcute careCare useClinic capacityPatient awarenessPhysician comfortClinical pathwayPatientsAcademic centers