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Table 2 Treatment rationale for non-operative procedures

From: Bladder metastasis presenting as neck, arm and thorax pain: a case report

Treatment

Purpose/Goal

Corticosteroid (i.e., Dexamethosone)

Reduce intramedullary edema and subsequent pressure

Chemotherapy/Hormone Therapy

Treat or manage primary tumor

Irradiation

Reduce tumor size

Bisphosphonates

Prevent and/or reduce likelihood of skeletal-related events