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Medicare patients with cancer often receive aggressive treatment over supportive care

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Many Medicare patients with advanced cancer receive potentially aggressive treatment at the expense of supportive care, according to a study that analyzed Medicare records.

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Medicare patients with cancer often receive aggressive treatment over supportive care

Many Medicare patients with advanced cancer receive potentially aggressive treatment at the expense of supportive care, according to a study that analyzed Medicare records.

16 hours ago·United States

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Study shows end-of-life cancer care lacking for Medicare patients

Many Medicare patients with advanced cancer receive potentially aggressive treatment at the expense of supportive care, according to a study that analyzed Medicare records.

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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Research Reveals Gaps in End-of-Life Cancer Care for Medicare Recipients

Many Medicare recipients diagnosed with advanced cancer find themselves navigating a complex and often distressing healthcare landscape, where aggressive treatments can overshadow essential supportive care. This phenomenon has been highlighted in a recent analysis of Medicare records, sparking critical discussions about the quality of end-of-life care for patients with severe cancer diagnoses. The study, which draws on data from over 33,000 Medi…

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Medical Xpress

Research finds low uptake of supportive care at the end-of-life for patients with advanced cancer

Despite considerable efforts to improve the quality of end-of-life care in the United States, a new retrospective study led by American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers revealed that close to half of patients with advanced cancer received potentially aggressive care at the end-of-life at the expense of supportive care.

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