Are Oncologists Listening to What Patients Want for End-of-Life Care?

Overcoming Misinformation Starts With 1 Person at a Time

Oncologists’ decisions near the end of life can have a profound effect on whether care reflects patients’ goals or prolongs treatment past the point where it helps. This Oncology News Central article looks beyond treatment data to examine communication, patient priorities, overtreatment, and the role of the full cancer care team in helping patients and families make informed choices during one of the most sensitive points in care.