Synopsis: Constipation is one of the most common problems in patients receiving palliative care and can cause extreme suffering and discomfort. The aims of this… Read More
Synopsis: Abstract: Medical management of severe gastrointestinal bleeding can present a therapeutic challenge. This article describes a case of bleeding secondary to gastric cancer that… Read More
Source: The Hastings Center Report Synopsis: The use of continuous palliative sedation to unconsciousness rests on a consensus that leads quickly to controversy. Although there… Read More
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC) Synopsis: “Fast Facts and Concepts provide concise, practical, peer-reviewed, and evidence-based summaries on key topics important to clinicians and… Read More
Source: Medical College of Wisconsin (EPERC) Synopsis: Background: Malignant bowel obstruction is a common oncologic complication; most common in ovarian and colon cancer. Symptoms include… Read More