Publication
Palliative radiotherapy for pediatric patients: Parental perceptions of indication, intent, and outcomes
Lee B, Boyle P, Zaslowe-Dude C, Wolfe J, Marcus K · Pediatric Blood and Cancer · 2020
Clinical focusOncologyPain & symptom management
MethodologyQualitative
Objectives: Palliative radiation therapy (pRT) is often used to improve quality of life for pediatric patients. Though palliative doses are generally lower than those for cure, pRT may still introduce undesirable effects. The decision to pursue additional therapy for a child may be challenging and depends on parents' knowledge and expectations. The goal of this study was to explore parental perceptions of pRT.
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