Bucholtz J D
Division of Radiation Oncology, Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Semin Oncol Nurs. 1998 Feb;14(1):61-72. doi: 10.1016/s0749-2081(98)80044-2.
To provide an overview and up-to-date information on the presentation and treatment of central nervous system (CNS) metastases, including brain metastases, spinal cord compression, and leptomeningeal metastases.
Published articles, research reports, and book chapters pertaining to CNS metastases.
Most patients with CNS metastases have a limited life expectancy. Therapies are palliative, except in select patients who have improved chances for long-term control or occasional cures. In general, early detection and treatment of CNS metastases prevents devastating neurological disabilities.
Nurses across all health care settings can play an important role in early recognition of signs and symptoms of CNS metastases, and assist patients and families in preventing devastating neurological disabilities. Nurses are also frontline care providers for patients requiring various treatments and rehabilitation for metastatic CNS disease.
提供关于中枢神经系统（CNS）转移瘤（包括脑转移瘤、脊髓压迫和软脑膜转移瘤）的临床表现及治疗的概述和最新信息。
与CNS转移瘤相关的已发表文章、研究报告和书籍章节。
大多数CNS转移瘤患者预期寿命有限。治疗以姑息治疗为主，除非部分患者有更好的长期控制或偶尔治愈的机会。一般来说，早期发现和治疗CNS转移瘤可预防严重的神经功能障碍。
所有医疗环境中的护士在早期识别CNS转移瘤的体征和症状方面可发挥重要作用，并协助患者和家属预防严重的神经功能障碍。护士也是转移性CNS疾病患者接受各种治疗和康复的一线护理提供者。
