The lancet oncology
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The lancet oncology · Mar 2018
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of early and systematic integration of palliative care in patients with advanced cancer: a randomised controlled trial.
The benefit of early integration of palliative care into oncological care is suggested to be due to increased psychosocial support. In Belgium, psychosocial care is part of standard oncological care. The aim of this randomised controlled trial is to examine whether early and systematic integration of palliative care alongside standard psychosocial oncological care provides added benefit compared with usual care. ⋯ Research Foundation Flanders, Flemish Cancer Society (Kom Op Tegen Kanker).