Background The incidence of cancer is predicted to increase globally by 47% between 2020
and 2040, largely in low and middle-income countries. The World Health Organisation and
World Health Assembly recognise palliative care as an essential component of cancer care.
The evidence of palliative care needs among South African oncology patients is sparse. This
study aimed to describe the prevalence and burden of symptoms and the risk of depression
amongst oncology patients with stage 3 or 4 cancer. Methods Demographic and clinical data …