The inclusion of specialized palliative care physicians, in conjunction with surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, and mental health professionals, results in better control of end-of-life symptoms in both children and adults with terminal musculoskeletal malignancies. The palliative care of patients with musculoskeletal malignancies requires a multi-disciplinary team and benefits from specialized palliative care physicians. The unique impacts of musculoskeletal malignancies on ambulation and independence creates additional mental and physical burdens on patients and care-takers alike. Palliative care should focus on preserving ambulatory function and patient independence, in addition to managing chronic pain and other end-of-life symptoms common to these malignancies.
Keyphrases
- palliative care
- advanced cancer
- chronic pain
- primary care
- mental health
- end stage renal disease
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- blood pressure
- chronic kidney disease
- machine learning
- quality improvement
- sleep quality
- artificial intelligence
- pain management
- radiation therapy
- patient reported outcomes
- radiation induced
- deep learning
- health insurance