Article
Palliative Care for Chest Tumors – Hong Kong, France and Canada
Current Cancer Therapy Reviews
(2018)
Abstract
In Asia, North America and Europe, lung cancer remains one of the top contributors to cancer-related death. Oncology training programs span 4-5 years and palliative care fellowship is around 2 years. However, the multi-disciplinary conference is increasingly viewed as preferable to assist with decision making in most modern centers. Palliative care for lung cancer likewise differs between regions.
Keywords
- Pattern of care,
- palliative care,
- euthanasia,
- medically assistance in dying,
- lung cancer,
- treatment.
Disciplines
Publication Date
Summer August 1, 2018
DOI
10.2174/1573394714666180208143101
Citation Information
Victor Lee, Edward Yu and Krzisch Claude. "Palliative Care for Chest Tumors – Hong Kong, France and Canada" Current Cancer Therapy Reviews Vol. 14 Iss. 2 (2018) p. 167 - 180 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/edwardyu/113/