Palliative Care in Oncology is Necessary—But How Do We Define It?
An article published in OncLive emphasizes the critical role of palliative care in improving cancer patients' quality of life. It discusses the challenges in defining and funding these services within the health care system. Despite evidence of its benefits, debates continue about the essential services, optimal structure, and funding of palliative care programs. This highlights the need for recognizing palliative care as a core component of cancer treatment.