Emergencies

SVCO is a life-threatening condition caused by compression or blockage of the superior vena cava

Hypercalcaemia is a common complication in advanced cancer which requires early diagnosis and urgent decision making

Diagnosis and initial management of Metastatic Spinal Cord Compression (MSCC)

How to manage surface bleeding or erosion into a major blood vessel

Confusion, restlessness and agitation are common distressing symptoms at the end of life and require careful physical assessment and management

Diagnosis and treatment of nerve pain, and when to seek specialist advice

Bowel obstruction can be acute or subacute