Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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Hiccups in patients with cancer often overlooked, undertreated
When poorly controlled, persistent hiccups can affect a patient's quality of life.
Clinical Topics & News
Palliative Care Disparities in Small Cell Carcinoma of the Prostate: An Analysis of the National Cancer Database
Clinical Topics & News
Implementation of Clinical Triggers for Palliative Care Consultation on the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hematology/ Oncology Inpatient Service
Clinical Topics & News
A Case Report of Palliative Pembrolizumab Monotherapy for a Poorly Differentiated Malignancy
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Life and death decisions: What keeps oncologists up at night
“It’s part of the discomfort you live with as a patient and oncologist, and when I leave the clinic, that’s one thing that follows me home.”
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When too much treatment creates more harm than good
Some aggressive end-of-life care is associated with lower quality of life for patients, poorer bereavement for families.
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Cancer Data Trends 2022
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One doctor’s psychedelic journey to confront his cancer
After psilocybin treatment, a person with cancer is often better able to talk about death and loss than their loved ones.
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Comprehensive and Equitable Care for Vulnerable Veterans With Integrated Palliative, Psychology, and Oncology Care
Screening and managing cancer-related distress with integrated psychosocial providers may improve care coordination and enhance patient-centered...
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Sharp decrease in opioid access for dying U.S. cancer patients
There was a 34% reduction in the number of opioid prescriptions filled per patient and a 38% reduction in the total dose of opioids filled near...
