Supporting Supportive Care in Cancer: The ethical importance of promoting a holistic conception of quality of life

Advances in anticancer therapies and increasing attention towards patient quality of life make Supportive Care in Cancer (SCC) a key aspect of excellence in oncological care. SCC promotes a holistic conception of quality of life encompassing clinical, ethical/existential, and spiritual dimensions. Despite the calls of international oncology societies empirical evidence shows that SCC has not yet been implemented. More efforts are needed given the clinical and ethical value of SCC not only for patients, but also for clinicians and hospitals.
Source: Critical Reviews in Oncology Hematology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research