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Trends in the Aggressiveness of Cancer Care Near the End of Life

2004990 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Craig C. Earle · Harvard University

Bridget A. Neville · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Mary Beth Landrum · Harvard University

John Z. Ayanian · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Susan D. Block · Harvard University

Jane C. Weeks · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Abstract

The treatment of cancer patients near death is becoming increasingly aggressive over time.

Topics & Keywords

Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life Patient Dignity and Privacy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Oncology

Volume 22, Issue 2, pp. 315-321

DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.08.136

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 26.25

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