Variation and cost in oncology care represent a large and growing burden for the US health
care system, and acute hospital care is one of the single largest drivers. Reduction of …

Side effects or toxicities are frequent, undesirable companions of almost all forms of non-
surgical cancer therapy. It is unusual for patients to complete treatment with radiation or …

Importance Deficiencies in advance care planning and symptom management are
associated with avoidable acute care use among patients with cancer. Community health …

Background Cancer patients are frequently admitted to hospital due to acute conditions or
refractory symptoms. This occurs through the emergency departments and requires medical …

Importance Systemic therapy and radiotherapy can be associated with acute complications
that may require emergent care. However, there are limited data characterizing …

Purpose Hospitalizations among patients with cancer are common and costly and, if
unplanned, may interrupt oncologic treatment. The rate of unplanned hospitalizations in the …

Purpose The current study aimed to identify the overall characteristics of cancer-related
emergency department (ED) visits by adult in Korea, including analyses of factors …

The hospitalizations are part of cancer care and has been studied by researchers
worldwide. A better understanding about their associated factors may help to achieve …

Aim The aim of this study was to assess how an admission to an acute palliative-supportive
care unit (APSCU), may influence the therapeutic trajectory of advanced cancer patients …

Background Emergency department (ED) presentations made by patients having cancer
treatment are associated with worse outcomes. This study aimed to explore the socio …