Study shows no benefit from treatment for cancers at very advanced stages of progression. Researchers urge end-of-life planning for these patients.

by Kyle Bagenstose

Researchers hope effective telehealth will increase access to palliative care for more cancer patients.

by Taneia Surles

Scientists discussed the mechanisms of chemotherapy-related cognitive impairment at a session dedicated to symptom science at the AACR Annual Meeting 2021.

by Marci A. Landsmann

Studies show the benefits palliative care can provide to advanced cancer patients, but also highlight inequities in access.

by Jen Tota McGivney

Immune checkpoint inhibitors can be effective treatments for elderly people with some types of advanced cancer, but more information is needed on their risks and benefits in this group.

by Emma Yasinski

Palliative care physician Dawn Gross helps people talk about death by focusing on what they want during life.

by Amy Paturel

A small study shows that keeping ice chips in the mouth during oxaliplatin chemotherapy may prevent cold sensitivity, a common oral side effect.

by Anna Azvolinsky

Patients with advanced cancer who receive palliative care tend to live longer and have better quality of life than those who do not receive this care.

by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock