In general, palliative care is seen as being synonymous with end-of-life care for patients with cancer. However, the emerging trend toward standardizing oncology care to meet the unique medical, psychosocial, and supportive care needs of AYA patients with cancer and their families represents an opportunity for health care professionals to collaborate early with palliative care specialists to control symptoms and relieve suffering in this vulnerable population.
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