[Palliative aspects in pulmonary oncology]. / Palliativmedizinische Aspekte der Pneumo-Onkologie.

Palliative medicine is an essential part in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic NSCLC. A structured palliative approach beginning from diagnoses improves quality of life and maybe even prolong survival. Besides symptom control, the disease trajectory and prognosis should regularly be re-evaluated and discussed with the patient and his loved ones.