Palliative Care Referral Patterns of Adolescent and Young Adult Patients at a Comprehensive Cancer Center (GP725)

Adolescent and young adults (AYA) diagnosed with cancer have distinct physical, developmental, and psychosocial needs that are often unmet during oncology treatment. Such needs are further intensified for those with an advanced cancer diagnosis. Palliative Care (PC) can address these needs throughout the disease trajectory including symptom management, supportive communication, and advance care planning. The incorporation of PC remains sub-optimal despite evidence that palliative services can improve quality of life.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - June 20, 2020 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Sarah Ehrman, Bethany Lockwood, Olanipekun Lanny Ntukidem, Bhavana Bhatnagar, Dori Klemanski, Jillian Gustin, Maryam Lustberg Source Type: research