Knowledge, feelings, and willingness to use palliative care in cancer patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors: a prospective, cross-sectional study in a comprehensive cancer center in Germany.

Our study shows a high level of knowledge and relatively positive feelings of patients about PC, with no differences between patients with HM or ST. They expect their treating physician to initiate communication about PC. Communication should include the patient's feelings about PC and their chances of a cure.