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Dori Beeler1,2, Mellar Davis1, Spencer Strobel2
1Department of Supportive Oncology, Atrium Health Levine Cancer, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
Journal of Palliative Medicine
|December 26, 2025
Summary
Effective symptom assessment is vital for cancer care, guiding diagnosis and treatment. This study outlines ten key principles to improve patient outcomes and shared decision-making in oncology.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Patient Care
Background:
- Symptom assessment is fundamental in cancer care, influencing diagnosis, treatment evaluation, and patient experience.
- It precedes diagnostic imaging and is integral to understanding the patient's illness journey.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present ten essential principles for optimizing symptom assessment in cancer care.
- To enhance shared decision-making and improve patient outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature review was conducted.
- Ten key principles for symptom assessment were selected based on relevance and impact.
Main Results:
- Ten important principles for symptom assessment in cancer care were identified.
- These principles aim to optimize care delivery and patient experience.
Conclusions:
- Implementing these ten principles can create a robust framework for symptom assessment.
- This framework is expected to improve cancer care delivery and stimulate further research.
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