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31-03-2016 | Lung and thoracic tumors | Article

Integrated Palliative Care and Oncologic Care in Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer

Journal: Current Treatment Options in Oncology

Authors: Divya Chandrasekar, MD, Erika Tribett, MPH, Kavitha Ramchandran, MD

Publisher: Springer US

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Abstract

Palliative care integrated into standard medical oncologic care will transform the way we approach and practice oncologic care. Integration of appropriate components of palliative care into oncologic treatment using a pathway-based approach will be described in this review. Care pathways build on disease status (early, locally advanced, advanced) as well as patient and family needs. This allows for an individualized approach to care and is the best means for proactive screening, assessment, and intervention, to ensure that all palliative care needs are met throughout the continuum of care. Components of palliative care that will be discussed include assessment of physical symptoms, psychosocial distress, and spiritual distress. Specific components of these should be integrated based on disease trajectory, as well as clinical assessment. Palliative care should also include family and caregiver education, training, and support, from diagnosis through survivorship and end of life. Effective integration of palliative care interventions have the potential to impact quality of life and longevity for patients, as well as improve caregiver outcomes.
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