Palliative oncodermatology: Management of malignancy-related cutaneous symptoms in the palliative care setting Journal Article
| Authors: | Oprea, Y.; Deutsch, A.; McLellan, B.; Markova, A. |
| Article Title: | Palliative oncodermatology: Management of malignancy-related cutaneous symptoms in the palliative care setting |
| Abstract: | Dermatologists play a critical role in interdisciplinary cancer care, and as the field of supportive oncodermatology has evolved, a new subdivision has emerged: palliative oncodermatology. In cancer patients awaiting definitive treatment, those unable to undergo surgery or other invasive interventions, and those in the terminal stages of their illness, there is a need for symptom-based, noncurative strategies that address symptoms of cutaneous malignancies as well as cutaneous complications of systemic malignancies. The integration of palliative care principles in the management of such cutaneous complications strives to alleviate suffering and enhance quality of life. Here, we review the complications associated with cutaneous malignancies and metastases, along with skin symptoms of systemic malignancies. We also explore treatment options that emphasize symptom relief and comfort, highlighting the role of dermatologists in managing these challenges and coordinating supportive care in palliative settings. © 2025 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. |
| Keywords: | clinical article; review; skin manifestation; cancer patient; palliative care; quality of life; radiation; palliative therapy; oncology; diagnosis; surgery; skin disease; drug therapy; adverse drug reaction; therapy; dermatologist; cancer; human; oncodermatology; malignant neoplasm; medical dermatology; cutaneous malignancy; special situation for pharmacovigilance; cutaneous paraneoplastic syndromes; systemic malignancy; paraneoplastic dermatosis |
| Journal Title: | Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology |
| Volume: | 92 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 0190-9622 |
| Publisher: | Mosby Elsevier |
| Date Published: | 2025-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 1351 |
| End Page: | 1359 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jaad.2025.02.021 |
| PUBMED: | 39955005 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC12101948 |
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| Notes: | The MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) is acknowledged in the PubMed record. Corresponding MSK author is Alina Markova -- Source: Scopus |
