Background: By definition, palliative care (PC) is applicable already in early stages of
incurable and life-threatening diseases, in conjunction with therapies that are intended to …

Palliative care (PC) is a fundamental component of the cancer care trajectory. Its primary
focus is on “the quality of life of people who have a life-threatening illness, and includes pain …

The past decade has brought forth innovative research that questions the traditional
oncology care model for patients with advanced cancer. Through integrating palliative care …

ASCO and National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines recommend all patients
with advanced cancer receive early palliative care (PC), within 8 weeks of diagnosis, 1, 2 on …

For almost a decade,'early integration'has become a buzzword in the palliative care
community. Can this still be an issue of controversy? The goals of care in palliative medicine …

The evidence for early integration of palliative care into standard oncology care is growing.
All things considered, the benefits to patients, families, and the health care system of …

This article reviews the progress Canada has made integrating palliative care into oncologic
practice. Key clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) have influenced and have been translated …

Patients with advanced cancer often experience symptoms of disease and treatment that
contribute to distress and diminish their quality of life (QOL). Care that is aimed at control of …

Palliative care is warranted from the time of diagnosis of incurable cancer. From this early
stage, palliative care consists of general palliative care provided by cancer specialists and …

Palliative care, with its focus on comprehensive patient assessment encompassing physical,
social, emotional, and spiritual pain, plays a crucial role in modern medicine. Despite its …