Journal article
Palliative care programs for patients with breast cancer: the benefits of home-based care
Abstract
SUMMARYImproving breast cancer care means enhancing end-of-life care with specialized palliative care services. Palliative care embodies a holistic approach to care that focuses on symptom management of individuals with incurable diseases, whereas end-of-life care specifically focuses on a period of time, such as the last 6 months of life, where a rapid state of decline is often evident. The purpose of this article is to explore the benefits …
Authors
Seow H; Bainbridge D; Bryant D
Journal
Breast Cancer Management, Vol. 2, No. 5, pp. 407–416
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
September 2013
DOI
10.2217/bmt.13.39
ISSN
1758-1923