Factors associated with the time to first palliative care consultation in Lebanese cancer patients.

Ziad BakounyTarek AssiElie El RassyKaren DaccacheClarisse KattanAline TohmeMarie Claire MouhawejJoseph Kattan

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2018)

Cancer patients often receive PCC only shortly before their death. PCC for Lebanese cancer patients were found to be significantly delayed in patients that are childless, knowledgeable of their diagnosis, and lack home palliative care.

Keyphrases

palliative care
advanced cancer
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
healthcare
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
patient reported