Factors associated with the aggressiveness of care at the end of life for patients with cancer dying in hospital: a nationwide retrospective cohort study in mainland Portugal

Introduction There is growing concern about the aggressiveness of cancer care at the end of life (ACCEoL), defined as overly aggressive treatments that compromise the quality of life at its end. Recognising the most affected patients is a cornerstone to improve oncology care. Our aim is to identify...

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Main Authors: Gabriela Sousa, Barbara Gomes, Diogo Martins-Branco, Silvia Lopes, Rita Canario, Joao Freire, Madalena Feio, Jose Ferraz-Goncalves
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:ESMO Open
Online Access:https://esmoopen.bmj.com/content/5/6/e000953.full