Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology
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J. Pediatr. Hematol. Oncol. · Nov 2001
Variables influencing end-of-life care in children and adolescents with cancer.
The purpose of this study was to describe the variables influencing end-of-life care in children and adolescents dying of cancer. ⋯ Most children who die of cancer die because of progressive disease at home with hospice support. Do not resuscitate orders were written for most patients who died. End-of-life decisions are influenced by patient diagnosis, cause of death, and age.