Palliative Care News

Patients with advanced cancer and their caregivers perceived palliative care negatively and associated it with end-of-life care, according to the results of a secondary qualitative analysis.

CHICAGO — Many patients aged 65 years or younger with metastatic cancer underwent aggressive treatments and invasive procedures or were admitted to the hospital as the end of life, according to an analysis of claims data presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

CHICAGO — More than 90% of pediatric oncology providers favored access to medical marijuana for children with cancer, according to results from a cross-sectional survey presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

An assessment tool comprised of clinically relevant questions and specific treatment information accurately predicted risk for chemotherapy toxicity in a majority of older patients with cancer, according to the results of a validation study.

The adoption of healthy lifestyle practices may prevent a large proportion of cancers and reduce cancer mortality in the United States, according to results of a prospective cohort study.

Patients treated in phase 1 trials designed with a biomarker-based approach for treatment selection demonstrated higher response rates and longer PFS, according to results of a meta-analysis scheduled for presentation at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

The introduction of palliative care early after a diagnosis of incurable cancer improved the quality of life of the patients’ family caregivers, according to the results of a randomized trial scheduled for presentation at the ASCO Annual Meeting.

The U.S. House Energy Subcommittee on Health today held a hearing to offer doctor and patient perspectives on planned changes to the Medicare Part B drug reimbursement model.

Non-Hispanic black women with stage IV breast cancer used nonopioid supportive medications and hospice care at a lower rate than white women, according to study results.

Preliminary data from a small randomized study showed light therapy decreased depressive symptoms and normalized circadian rhythms among cancer survivors.