Anna Cecilia Lawson McLean, Aaron Lawson McLean, Thomas Ernst, Marie-Therese Forster, Christian Freyschlag, Jens Gempt, Roland Goldbrunner, Stefan Grau, Christine Jungk, Birgitt van Oorschot, Steffen K Rosahl, Ulrich Wedding, Christian Senft, Marcel A Kamp
PURPOSE: To benchmark palliative care practices in neurooncology centers across Germany, evaluating the variability in palliative care integration, timing, and involvement in tumor board discussions. This study aims to identify gaps in care and contribute to the discourse on optimal palliative care strategies. METHODS: A survey targeting both German Cancer Society-certified and non-certified university neurooncology centers was conducted to explore palliative care frameworks and practices for neurooncological patients...
May 2, 2024: Journal of Neuro-oncology