Symptom burden among Northern Alberta radiotherapy patients with advanced cancer: mapping needs and gaps

ConclusionAlthough the symptom burden experienced by patients living with advanced cancer in rural and remote areas of Northern Alberta does not differ significantly from their urban counterparts, and community HCPs are knowledgeable regarding PC services, unmet needs within these communities remain. Continuing support for PC services in rural communities, as well as establishing care pathways for patients from rural populations traveling to urban centers to receive treatment, will help to minimize the unmet needs these patients experience.
Source: Supportive Care in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research