Symptom burden in patients with cancer who are experiencing unplanned hospitalization.
Richard A NewcombRyan D NippLauren P WaldmanJoseph Andrew GreerDaniel E LageEphraim P HochbergVicki A JacksonCharn-Xin FuhDavid P RyanJennifer S TemelAreej R El-JawahriPublished in: Cancer (2020)
Hospitalized patients with cancer experience substantial physical and psychological symptoms. Palliative care rarely is consulted for highly symptomatic patients with potentially curable cancers. Supportive care interventions should target the needs of symptomatic patients regardless of treatment intent.