Beyond the Fight: Why President Biden's Cancer Moonshot Must Include Palliative Care

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The reignition of the Cancer Moonshot: An opportunity missed?

“…Moreover, studies have shown that palliative care can lengthen survival when integrated early into the care of some patients with cancer. Without sufficient inclusion of palliative care and cancer survivorship in the Moonshot initiative, many patients, especially those facing the ends of their lives and long‐term survivors, will miss out on its benefits 13 . Distinct efforts will be required for childhood cancer survivors, who often face unique long‐term challenges.…”