Strahlentherapie und Onkologie : Organ der Deutschen Röntgengesellschaft ... [et al]
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The benefits of patient-reported symptom assessment combined with integrated palliative care are well documented. This study assessed the symptom burden of palliative and curative-intent radiation oncology patients. ⋯ Assessment of patient-reported symptoms was successfully realized in radiation oncology routine. Overall, both groups showed a high symptom burden. The results prove the need of systematic symptom assessment and programs for early integrated supportive and palliative care in radiation oncology.