Palliative Care in Oncology: Current Advances
A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Palliative and Supportive Care".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: pancreatic cancer; hepatobilary cancer; phase II/III trials; symptom mangement; cancer cachexia; patient reported outcomes; trials; palliative care; Cancer; patient-centred care; patient pathway; symptom control; implementation science; integration; process evaluation; phase II/III; oncology; critical success factors; implementation; caregivers.
Interests: pancreatic cancer; clinical trials; pathology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Palliative care in oncology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life for patients facing a serious cancer diagnosis. It focuses on relieving pain and other distressing symptoms while also attending to the emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of care. Unlike curative treatments, which are designed to eradicate cancer, palliative care centers on providing comfort, promoting well-being, and supporting patients and their families throughout their cancer treatment journey.
With the increasing complexity of cancer treatment and the growing emphasis on the need for holistic care, palliative care has become an integral component of oncology. Not only does it improve the overall patient experience, it also helps manage the side effects of aggressive treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. In addition, palliative care providers work closely with oncologists and other healthcare professionals to ensure that care is tailored to the individual patient's needs and preferences.
This Special Issue focuses on the synergy between palliative care and anti-tumor treatment, and provides a scientific basis for clinical decision-making through a systematic review of the latest international research, original research, and typical cases.
Dr. Olav F. Dajani
Dr. Arne Westgaard
Dr. Martin Kummen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- palliative care
- oncology
- cancers
- pain
- support
- well-being
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