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Common symptoms in advanced cancer.

S Komurcu1, K A Nelson, D Walsh

  • 1Harry R. Horvitz Center for Palliative Medicine and the Taussig Cancer Center, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195, USA.

Seminars in Oncology
|March 4, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Managing physical and psychological symptoms is crucial in palliative care for advanced cancer. Regular reassessment and understanding symptom origins empower patients and families.

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Area of Science:

  • Palliative Care
  • Oncology
  • Symptom Management

Background:

  • Palliative care focuses on relieving physical and psychological symptoms.
  • Advanced cancer presents rapidly changing clinical pictures requiring frequent symptom reassessment.
  • Understanding symptom-disease relationships can reduce patient and family fear and enhance control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathophysiology, causes, prevalence, consequences, and management of common symptoms in advanced cancer.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pathophysiology, causes, prevalence, consequences, and management strategies.
  • Analysis of symptom assessment and reassessment in advanced cancer care.

Main Results:

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  • Common symptoms in advanced cancer require regular monitoring.
  • Defining symptom-disease relationships is key to patient empowerment.
  • Comprehensive management strategies are essential for effective palliative care.

    • Conclusions:

    • Effective symptom management is integral to palliative care for advanced cancer.
    • Regular reassessment and a thorough understanding of symptom origins are vital.
    • Empowering patients and families through knowledge enhances coping mechanisms.