Purpose We evaluated the impact of early integrated palliative care (PC) in patients with
newly diagnosed lung and GI cancer. Patients and Methods We randomly assigned patients …

Background: We conducted a multicenter, randomized trial of early integrated palliative and
oncology care in patients with advanced cancer to confirm the benefits of early palliative …

Purpose To assess the feasibility of early palliative care in the ambulatory setting in patients
with newly diagnosed advanced non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Patients and …

Background The family and friends (caregivers) of patients with advanced cancer often
experience tremendous distress. Although early integrated palliative care (PC) has been …

Purpose The early integration of oncology and palliative care (EIPC) improves quality of life
(QOL) and mood for patients with advanced cancer. However, the mechanisms by which …

Context Palliative care, including symptom management and attention to quality of life (QOL)
concerns, should be addressed throughout the trajectory of a serious illness such as lung …

Purpose We describe the key elements of early palliative care (PC) across the illness
trajectory and examine whether visit content was associated with patient-reported outcomes …

Background: To compare quality of life (QoL) of patients receiving early palliative care (EPC)
vs. standard oncologic care (SOC). Methods: Pragmatic, multicenter, randomized trial at five …

Purpose Randomized controlled trials have supported integrated oncology and palliative
care (PC); however, optimal timing has not been evaluated. We investigated the effect of …

Background: Early palliative care provides better quality of life, increased prognostic
awareness, and even improved survival for patients with advanced cancer but how the …