Clinical oncology : a journal of the Royal College of Radiologists
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Clin Oncol (R Coll Radiol) · Apr 2002
Spinal cord compression--a personal and palliative care perspective.
Malignant spinal cord compression is recognized as an oncological emergency. In spite of this, treatment in the U. ⋯ Palliative care physicians and clinical nurse specialists working in the community are trained in the recognition of cord compression and are able to improve the early diagnosis and referral of these patients. In addition, they have an essential role in the follow-up of those who remain paraplegic.