41 results for “palliative radiation”
54y · Female·Pneumonia and radiation induced brain injury
…ong history of brainstem tumour treated with radiotherapy in 1994-1995, died of pneumonia complicated by radiation-induced brain injury. She had experienced progressive neurological deterioration over nearly 20 years, i…
48y · Male·metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the lung
…o Royal Hobart Hospital in October 2018 and admitted to the Whittle Ward for end-of-life care, receiving palliative radiation therapy for pain management. He died on 4 December 2018. The coroner's medical consultant foun…
88y · Male·Metastatic prostate carcinoma
…er re-emerged around 2017 with bony metastases detected on imaging. He subsequently received appropriate palliative care, hormone therapy, and radiation oncology treatment at Prince of Wales Hospital. By May 2020, his ca…
63y · Male·Metastatic lung cancer
…-small-cell lung carcinoma in September 2021, and received regular oncology care including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and palliative cordotomy. His cancer progressed despite treatment with development of liver met…
71y · Male·Invasive bladder cancer (urothelial carcinoma)
…urothelial carcinoma). Diagnosis occurred within 12 days of symptom onset through CT imaging and biopsy. Radiation therapy was planned but became impossible when the patient deteriorated rapidly with acute kidney injury…
53y · Male·metastatic carcinoma of the rectum (operated)
…ghout his incarceration and final hospitalisation was well-managed with appropriate specialist input and palliative care. He was reviewed by multiple medical teams including medical oncology, radiation oncology and neuro…
74y · Male·metastatic gastro-oesophageal adenocarcinoma
…es, he underwent diagnostic workup at Prince of Wales Hospital in May 2019, revealing metastatic cancer. Palliative oesophageal stenting and radiation therapy were provided. The coronial investigation found that appropri…
93y · Male·Complications of invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the scalp
… preferring comfort-focused care aligned with his expressed wish to die. Multiple specialists (oncology, radiation oncology, palliative care) counselled him about his condition and options. The coroner found no shortcom…
51y · Male·progressive high-grade right frontal glioma (glioblastoma multiforme)
…ary 2021 after 12 days of admission to Royal Hobart Hospital. He had undergone maximal therapy (surgery, radiation, chemotherapy) in 2019. The coroner found he received good care and treatment. An emergency guardianship…
62y · Male·Metastatic prostate cancer
…tody. Diagnosed in 2013 with widespread bone, lymph node and liver metastases, he received high-standard palliative and oncological care including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and pain management through the Princess Alex…
54y · Male·Complications of metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma
…complications of metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma with contributing cardiomegaly while receiving palliative care at Austin Hospital. He had been diagnosed with lung cancer in January 2020 and treated with chemoth…
63y · Male·disseminated carcinoma (pancreatic cancer with metastases to liver and lung)
…creatic carcinoma with metastases. He had refused imaging investigations due to unfounded concerns about radiation, despite recommendations for CT scanning from November 2017 onwards. An MRI scan performed in June 2019 …
57y · Male·Bleeding oesophageal varices due to cirrhosis and metastatic hepatocellular carc…
…appropriately managed with aggressive treatment including TACE and variceal ligation, followed by timely palliative care when disease became incurable. The coroner found no clinical deficiencies; care met community stand…
72y · Male·cerebral malignancy (glioblastoma multiforme)
…ate and timely assessment, transfer, and specialist involvement. No preventable factors were identified. Palliative care was provided until death on 15 December 2020.
56y · Male·Complications, including sepsis, of left leg infection (operated), in a man with…
Matthew John Pickin, a 56-year-old prisoner with metastatic lung adenocarcinoma, died from sepsis complicating a left leg infection. His lung cancer was appropriately investigated following haemoptysis in October 2021, w…
55y · Male·Consequences of urothelial cancer
…s of metastatic disease with spinal cord compression and bowel obstruction in September 2020, he elected palliative care and an Advanced Care Directive was completed. He appropriately declined further chemotherapy in Dec…
73y · Male·metastatic small cell lung cancer and sepsis
…n sentenced in May 2015 and received appropriate oncology care including chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and palliative care both in prison health services and at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. His non-parole period was reduce…
73y · Female·Metastatic oesophageal cancer
… oesophageal cancer was diagnosed on gastroscopy and biopsy. Oncology deemed the condition incurable and palliative care was initiated. An oesophageal stent was placed to improve oral intake. She was discharged for home-…
55y · Male·Renal cell carcinoma (brain metastasis)
A 55-year-old man on remand was found confused and disoriented upon reception to correctional custody on 16 September 2014. He was appropriately transferred to hospital where MRI imaging revealed a large right frontal br…
56y · Female·Complications of cervical cancer
…tment was deemed counterproductive and life expectancy was estimated at 6-18 months. Ms Forrest received palliative care and appropriate management of her terminal condition. She had executed a not-for-resuscitation orde…
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