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Review
. 2017 Dec;34(4):307-312.
doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608702. Epub 2017 Dec 14.

The Role of Palliative Care in Oncology

Rajiv Agarwal  1 , Andrew S Epstein  2   3
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Review

The Role of Palliative Care in Oncology

Rajiv Agarwal et al. Semin Intervent Radiol. 2017 Dec.

Abstract

Palliative care is a powerful adjunct to oncology that adds distinct value to the physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of patients living with cancer. Its expanding role and integration with standard oncologic care has proven clinical benefit, as the practice of palliative care can help alleviate symptom burden, enhance illness and prognostic understanding, and improve both the quality of life and overall survival for patients. The primary aim of this review article is to highlight the significant interplay between palliative care and oncology and, in doing so, shed light on the areas for improvement and modern challenges that exist to meet the complex palliative care needs of patients with cancer.

Keywords: interventional radiology; oncology; palliative care.

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