Disease trajectories, place and mode of death in people with head and neck cancer: Findings from the 'Head and Neck 5000' population-based prospective clinical cohort study.
Catriona Rachel MaylandKate IngarfieldSimon N RogersPaola DeySteven ThomasAndrea WaylenSam D LearyMiranda PringKatrina HurleyTim WaterboerMichael PawlitaAndy R NessPublished in: Palliative medicine (2020)
In addition to those with incurable head and neck cancer, there is a small but significant 'curative' subgroup of people who may have palliative needs shortly following diagnosis. Given the high mortality, risk of acute catastrophic event and frequent hospital death, clarifying the level and timing of palliative care services engagement would help provide assurance as to whether palliative care needs are being met.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- advanced cancer
- healthcare
- liver failure
- primary care
- depressive symptoms
- social media
- cardiovascular events
- respiratory failure
- mental health
- randomized controlled trial
- aortic dissection
- cardiovascular disease
- acute care
- adverse drug
- intensive care unit
- emergency department
- acute respiratory distress syndrome