...with the emergence of novel cancer therapies such as targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy 2-4, it is crucial to understand how these modalities could ...potentially impact the occurrence of FN and subsequent visits to the ED. Surprisingly, despite the implementation of obligatory face masks and social distancing measures during the pandemic, there was no significant change in FN rates. ...it was interesting to note that more patients received G-CSF prophylaxis during this period, and one-year survival rates were higher compared to the pre-pandemic era 14. ...by investigating the interplay between various treatment modalities and ED revisits, these studies have the potential to facilitate the development of personalized treatment strategies for cancer patients, ultimately shaping the landscape of emergency medicine and ambulatory oncology.Funding None.CRediT authorship contribution statement Wei-Jen Lai: Data curation, Writing – original draft, Writing – review & editing.
...it is essential to promptly diagnose and treat the bleeding site, whether it is from the primary cancer site, vessels, as this can significantly impact patient outcomes 2. ...the occurrence of ...acute bleeding from the carotid artery, known as carotid blowout syndrome (CBS), remains a rare but devastating side effect of salvage re-irradiation in patients with HNC 3. While life-saving interventions such as supportive care and endovascular and surgical procedures can achieve rapid hemostasis and offer high short-term survival rates, patients at risk of developing CBS should be informed about the various treatment options available for hemorrhage control and the anticipated long-term outcomes, which may be influenced by the underlying recurrent and metastatic disease.
