Neurologic complications in oncology

Neurologic complications in oncology

Authors

  • Andrea Pace Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Regina Elena”, Roma
  • Cherubino Di Lorenzo Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Regina Elena”, Roma
  • Lara Guariglia Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Regina Elena”, Roma
  • Massimo Zaratti Dipartimento di Neuroscienze, Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Regina Elena”, Roma

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7175/cmi.v4i2.533

Keywords:

Neurologic complications, Cancer therapy, Side effects, Neurotoxicity

Abstract

Neurologic side effects related to cancer therapy are a common problem in oncology practice. These complications can negatively affect the management of the patient, because they can inhibit treatment and diminish quality of life. Therefore specific skills are required to recognise symptoms and clinical manifestations. This review focuses on the most common neurologic complications to improve physician’s familiarity in determining the aetiology of these symptoms.

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Published

2010-06-15

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2010)

Section

Clinical management

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