With the aging US population, the cancer burden is increasing exponentially (1, 2). Most
cancer deaths occur after a period of prolonged chronic disease accompanied by …

TO THE EDITOR: The recent studies by Fisch et al1 and Breuer et al2 highlight that medical
oncologists still lack the essential experience to provide good pain management to their …

The value of specialty palliative care, with the layers of support it provides for patients and
families, is increasingly appreciated by physicians and professional organizations across …

Despite improvements in cancer survival, the majority of patients diagnosed with advanced
cancer still experience significant symptom burden, high psychosocial distress, and threats …

James has advanced lung cancer. He does not yet know his visit today will be focused on
disease progression. He is 32 and has two young children. As we enter his room, his wife …

Family physicians play an important role in the management of cancer patients with
advanced incurable disease (1--6), and palliative care is an area of growing importance in …

Palliative and end‐of‐life care is changing in the United States. This dynamic field is
improving care for patients with serious and life‐threatening cancer through creation of …

Background. Excellence in palliative care demands attention to the multidimensional
aspects of patient and family suffering, yet too few psycho-oncology professionals report …

Palliative care has evolved from end-of-life care following exhaustion of curative therapy to
care across the cancer-management continuum. Often initiated concurrently with curative …

Today, fellowship programs emphasize excellent clinical care for the individual, focusing on
effective symptom management and compassionate communication. The consensus …