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In cancer when is pallative care needed ?
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Normally: palliative treatment is deeded in advanced cases usually fourth stage .
Answered 2/1/2015
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Time of diagnosis: All patients with cancer from the time of diagnosis, not only in the setting of advanced or terminal disease, need palliative care and pain management. The goal is to improve quality of life throughout all stages of the disease.
Answered 6/14/2015
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