Recognising metastatic spinal cord compression
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Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression
According to recent Canadian statistics, an estimated 186,400 new cases of cancer and 75,700 deaths from cancer are expected in Canada in 20121. In general, between 40% and 70% of patients with advanced solid tumours such as those of breast, prostate, and lung will develop bone metastases2. The spine is the most common site for bone metastasis, affecting up to 30% of cancer patients3. Overall, ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: British Journal of Community Nursing
سال: 2015
ISSN: 1462-4753,2052-2215
DOI: 10.12968/bjcn.2015.20.4.162