John Y Rhee, Sumita Strander, Alyx Podgurski, Daniel Chiu, Kate Brizzi, Deborah A Forst
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Abstract
Purpose of review: While the benefits of palliative care for patients with cancer are well established, palliative care in neuro-oncology is still in its early stages. However, in recent years, there has been increasing attention drawn to the need for better palliative care for patients with brain tumors.
Recent findings: There is a growing body of literature demonstrating the high symptom burden and significant supportive care and information needs of these patients and their caregivers. In the area of caregiver needs, the last 3 years has seen a more rapid growth in recognizing and characterizing these needs. However, there remains a knowledge gap regarding the optimal means of addressing these needs. In this article, we outline important recent advances in the literature on palliative care for patients with brain tumors and highlight areas in need of greater attention and investigation.
期刊介绍:
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports provides in-depth review articles contributed by international experts on the most significant developments in the field. By presenting clear, insightful, balanced reviews that emphasize recently published papers of major importance, the journal elucidates current and emerging approaches to the diagnosis, treatment, management, and prevention of neurological disease and disorders.
Presents the views of experts on current advances in neurology and neuroscience
Gathers and synthesizes important recent papers on the topic
Includes reviews of recently published clinical trials, valuable web sites, and commentaries from well-known figures in the field.