Purpose To identify cancer patients' palliative care needs with problem burden, problem
intensity, and felt needs related to these problems while receiving cancer treatment …

Background/aim: We investigated the symptoms and needs of terminal cancer patients in a
region where formal palliative care is limited. Here we present the demographic features …

Aims and objectives To identify gynaecologic cancer patients' palliative care needs using
the three levels of needs questionnaire. Background Measuring both the burden of …

Background: A comprehensive assessment of patients' problems and needs is essential for
all patients with chronic diseases, including cancer. Aim: This study assesses the problems …

Despite the growing consensus on the benefits of initiating palliative care early in the
disease trajectory, it remains unclear at what point palliative care needs emerge. This study …

Patients with advanced cancer experience a significant number of physical symptoms and
psychological distress, which worsen their quality of life (QOL). Palliative care is oriented to …

Background Historically, palliative care has been focused on those with cancer. Although
these ties persist, palliative care is rapidly integrating into the care of patients with common …

Objective: Cancer incidence and mortality are increasing in Africa, which is leading to
greater demands for palliative care. There has been little progress in terms of research, pain …

We are delighted to present this themed issue of research into palliative and end-of-life care
in cancer. Once associated only with care delivered at the far end of the spectrum of life, and …

Purpose Although more and more cancer patients are receiving chemotherapy in outpatient
settings in their advanced stage and could have a broad range of palliative care needs …