The role of the palliative medicine and supportive oncology APP
09/23/25 at 03:00 AM
The role of the palliative medicine and supportive oncology APP
Oncology Nursing News; by Antonia Corrigan, MSN, ANP-C; 9/22/25
... A cancer diagnosis can bring an avalanche of psychosocial and physical obstacles for patients to navigate. ... Advanced practice providers (APPs) are key in providing quality supportive care. ... The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) guidelines recommend that patients with cancer be referred to interdisciplinary palliative care teams within 8 weeks of diagnosis. Early palliative referral benefits patients with high symptom burden, both physical and psychosocial, and enhances caregiver support.