This Viewpoint discusses the curative/palliative dichotomy used to describe the framework of cancer care and how it may affect care trajectories, patient-centered communication, shared decision-making, and advance care planning.
JAMA Oncology published a clinical update in Oncology on 23 Apr 2026.
The item focuses on Rethinking Treatment Intent Beyond the Curative-Palliative Binary in Modern Oncology.
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