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- Title
The Metastatic Spine Disease Multidisciplinary Working Group Algorithms.
- Authors
Wallace, Adam N.; Robinson, Clifford G.; Meyer, Jeffrey; Tran, Nam D.; Gangi, Afshin; Callstrom, Matthew R.; Chao, Samuel T.; Van Tine, Brian A.; Morris, Jonathan M.; Bruel, Brian M.; Long, Jeremiah; Timmerman, Robert D.; Buchowski, Jacob M.; Jennings, Jack W.
- Abstract
The Metastatic Spine Disease Multidisciplinary Working Group consists of medical and radiation oncologists, surgeons, and interventional radiologistsfrom multiple comprehensive cancer centers who have developed evidence- and expert opinion-based algorithms for managing metastatic spine disease. The purpose of these algorithms is to facilitate interdisciplinary referrals by providing physicians with straightforward recommendations regarding the use of available treatment options, including emerging modalities such as stereotactic body radiation therapy and percutaneous tumor ablation. This consensus document details the evidence supporting the Working Group algorithms and includes illustrative cases to demonstrate how the algorithms may be applied.
- Subjects
THERAPEUTIC use of monoclonal antibodies; RADIOISOTOPE therapy; CANCER treatment; ALGORITHMS; BONE metastasis; LIFE expectancy; MEDICAL referrals; RADIOSURGERY; SPINAL cord compression; SPINAL tumors; DISEASE management; CONTINUING education units; COMPRESSION fractures; ABLATION techniques; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Oncologist, 2015, Vol 20, Issue 10, p1205
- ISSN
1083-7159
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1634/theoncologist.2015-0085