ONCOLOGIC
EMERGENCY
MEDICINE
CLINICAL CASES
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,Oncologic
Emergency
Medicine
This book offers a practical, case-based breakdown
of oncologic emergencies seen in acute care
environments. It provides real-world examples to
enhance the medical care provided to patients with
cancer who present to emergency departments or
outpatient clinics. It also serves as a guide to those who
are educating learners through case scenarios that may
be incorporated into residency didactic education.
Angela Bray Lindsay completed her emergency medicine
residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where
she currently serves as a practicing emergency physician,
core faculty member, Associate Professor, and Medical
Director of the university’s freestanding emergency cen-
ter. Dr. Lindsay has developed specialized expertise in
oncologic emergency medicine through extensive clinical
practice, didactic teaching, and faculty development
initiatives.
Monica K. Wattana, an emergency medicine physician, was
the first to complete an Oncologic Emergency Medicine
fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center. She is currently an Associate Professor and the
Director of Education there. Monica is an expert in onco-
logic emergencies and recently authored the Pocket Guide to
Oncologic Emergencies (Cambridge University Press, 2023).
,“This series of case studies bridges a crucial gap between
oncology and emergency medicine, offering clear, case-
based illustrations of common (and not so common)
oncologic emergencies. The content is current, and the
case presentation format makes it immediately useful
for health professionals in training. The book demysti-
fies complex oncologic emergencies without oversimpli-
fying them, empowering clinicians to respond decisively
when time and clarity matter most. I expect that it will
serve as a valuable companion to Dr. Wattana’s previous
Cambridge publication, Pocket Guide to Oncologic
Emergencies.”
Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH, Founding Chair,
Department of Emergency Medicine, MD
Anderson Cancer Center (retired)
“This book is an outstanding reference for emergency
department physicians caring for patients with cancer in
the ED. Each chapter presents clinical scenarios through
case reports that outline a step-by-step approach,
including guidance on the physical examination. Key
takeaways are highlighted throughout, reinforcing
important concepts. The structured and consistent for-
mat of the case presentations makes this text an invalu-
able resource for ED clinicians. In addition, each
chapter includes a concise bibliography to support fur-
ther reading in the field of oncologic emergency
medicine.”
Kumar Alagappan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FIFEM,
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency
Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center
, Oncologic
Emergency
Medicine
Clinical Cases Illustrating Key Concepts
Edited by
Angela Bray Lindsay, DO FACEP
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monica K. Wattana, MD
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
EMERGENCY
MEDICINE
CLINICAL CASES
ILLUSTRATING KEY CONCEPTS
im Lr,
**
^
[
IKUS
V V s
,Oncologic
Emergency
Medicine
This book offers a practical, case-based breakdown
of oncologic emergencies seen in acute care
environments. It provides real-world examples to
enhance the medical care provided to patients with
cancer who present to emergency departments or
outpatient clinics. It also serves as a guide to those who
are educating learners through case scenarios that may
be incorporated into residency didactic education.
Angela Bray Lindsay completed her emergency medicine
residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, where
she currently serves as a practicing emergency physician,
core faculty member, Associate Professor, and Medical
Director of the university’s freestanding emergency cen-
ter. Dr. Lindsay has developed specialized expertise in
oncologic emergency medicine through extensive clinical
practice, didactic teaching, and faculty development
initiatives.
Monica K. Wattana, an emergency medicine physician, was
the first to complete an Oncologic Emergency Medicine
fellowship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer
Center. She is currently an Associate Professor and the
Director of Education there. Monica is an expert in onco-
logic emergencies and recently authored the Pocket Guide to
Oncologic Emergencies (Cambridge University Press, 2023).
,“This series of case studies bridges a crucial gap between
oncology and emergency medicine, offering clear, case-
based illustrations of common (and not so common)
oncologic emergencies. The content is current, and the
case presentation format makes it immediately useful
for health professionals in training. The book demysti-
fies complex oncologic emergencies without oversimpli-
fying them, empowering clinicians to respond decisively
when time and clarity matter most. I expect that it will
serve as a valuable companion to Dr. Wattana’s previous
Cambridge publication, Pocket Guide to Oncologic
Emergencies.”
Knox H. Todd, MD, MPH, Founding Chair,
Department of Emergency Medicine, MD
Anderson Cancer Center (retired)
“This book is an outstanding reference for emergency
department physicians caring for patients with cancer in
the ED. Each chapter presents clinical scenarios through
case reports that outline a step-by-step approach,
including guidance on the physical examination. Key
takeaways are highlighted throughout, reinforcing
important concepts. The structured and consistent for-
mat of the case presentations makes this text an invalu-
able resource for ED clinicians. In addition, each
chapter includes a concise bibliography to support fur-
ther reading in the field of oncologic emergency
medicine.”
Kumar Alagappan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, FIFEM,
Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency
Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center
, Oncologic
Emergency
Medicine
Clinical Cases Illustrating Key Concepts
Edited by
Angela Bray Lindsay, DO FACEP
Virginia Commonwealth University
Monica K. Wattana, MD
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
