Tinkler Marianne, Royston Rachel, Kendall Clare
ST7, Respiratory Department, University of Bristol Hospital Trust, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW.
Consultant, Palliative Care Department, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
Br J Hosp Med (Lond). 2017 Apr 2;78(4):219-225. doi: 10.12968/hmed.2017.78.4.219.
Mesothelioma is a highly symptomatic aggressive cancer affecting quantity and quality of life. Excellent palliative care is essential from diagnosis. This article discusses commonly encountered issues and management strategies including the rationale for early referral to specialist palliative care.
间皮瘤是一种症状严重的侵袭性癌症,会影响生活质量和数量。从诊断开始就必须提供优质的姑息治疗。本文讨论了常见问题及管理策略,包括早期转诊至专科姑息治疗的理由。