EBRO 2017

Palliation

• Multiple aims • Different aims in different patients

• Different aims over times • 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