Early palliative care may boost quality of life in advanced GI cancers

This study looked at whether early contact with a palliative care unit improves quality of life for people with advanced cancers of the upper gastrointestinal tract or colorectal cancer. 108 participants were randomly assigned to either early palliative care or standard care (contact when needed). The researchers measured quality of life, anxiety, and survival. The goal is to see if starting palliative care earlier makes a meaningful difference for patients and their families.