Hematology/Oncology Emergencies

Hematologic and oncologic (heme/onc) emergencies are an ever-increasing occurrence in emergency departments (ED) around the world. Our population is aging; more patients are receiving chemotherapy and related treatments, and patients are living longer with chronic heme/onc comorbid conditions. And regardless of training background, many emergency providers (EP) still feel uncomfortable when faced with heme/onc emergencies. In this issue of the Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America, we cover the most common heme/onc emergencies so that any EP will feel more comfortable with diagnosis, evaluation, and urgent or emergent treatments.

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