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Evaluating Early Palliative Care Impact on End-of-Life Outcomes in Surgical Cancer Patients: Insights from the SOPE Trial
By MedXY|Oct 11, 2026
A randomized trial found no significant benefit of early specialist palliative care on end-of-life outcomes among patients undergoing curative abdominal cancer surgery, suggesting tailored rather than routine involvement.