Purpose In 1998, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) published a special
article regarding palliative care and companion recommendations. Herein we summarize …

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 …

Despite improvements in cancer therapies, cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide.
Many patients experience severe, unnecessary symptoms during treatment as well as at the …

End‐of‐Life Care Matters: Palliative Cancer Care Results in Better Care and Lower Costs |
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All persons have a right to palliative care during cancer treatment and at the end-of-life. The
World Health Organization (WHO) defines palliative care as a medical specialty that …

These guidelines were developed and updated by an interdisciplinary group of experts
based on clinical experience and available scientific evidence. The goal of these guidelines …

Palliative care is a fundamental component of cancer care. As part of the 2011 to 2012
Leadership Development Program (LDP) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology …

The NCCN Guidelines for Palliative Care provide interdisciplinary recommendations on
palliative care for patients with cancer. The NCCN Guidelines are intended to provide …

As management of patients with cancer is evolving, an increased focus is being placed on
individualized patient-centered care. Early integration of palliative care into the overall …

Over the past five decades, palliative care has evolved from serving patients at the end of life
into a highly specialized discipline focused on delivering supportive care to patients with life …