Patterns of palliative care referral in platinum resistant ovarian cancer demonstrate reactive rather than proactive approach.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate patterns of palliative care (PC) integration in patients with platinum resistant ovarian cancer.

Methods

Single institution retrospective study of patients with ovarian, tubal, or peritoneal high-grade carcinoma treated 2011-2020. Platinum resistance was identified by chemotherapy regimen or provider definition. Data was extracted evaluating treatment regimens, time to progression, PC and hospice referrals, and survival. Descriptive statistics and survival analyses were performed.

Results

We identified 258 patients with platinum resistant ovarian cancer. Median survival from diagnosis of platinum resistance was 15 months (range 0-161). Most (71 %) patients were referred to PC, with 43 % of referrals within 3 months of death. Fourteen percent of p

SUBMITTER: Haag JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9358431 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature