1808-1809 / 1983
Palliation
•
Multiple aims
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Different aims in different patients
•
Different aims over times
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Different between doctors
Example Symptomatic Brain Metastases of SCLC
Europe
USA
Extend Life
23 %
48 %
Relieve Symptoms
87 %
96 %
Prevent Symptoms
39 %
80 %
Give Hope
20 %
44 %
Maher et al, RedJ 1992