title: Palliative care for patients with mesothelioma.
abstract: Mesothelioma is a highly symptomatic aggressive cancer affecting quantity and quality of life. Excellent palliative care is essential from diagnosis. This article discusses commonly encountered issues and management strategies including the rationale for early referral to specialist palliative care.
authors.affiliation: ST7, Respiratory Department, University of Bristol Hospital Trust, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol BS2 8HW.
authors.forename: Marianne
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tinkler
authors.affiliation: Consultant, Palliative Care Department, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
authors.forename: Rachel
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Royston
authors.affiliation: Consultant, Palliative Care Department, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Hospital, Bristol.
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kendall
mesh_terms: D032722:Advance Care Planning; D001007:Anxiety / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D000072716:Cancer Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D017028:Caregivers; D002818:Cordotomy; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D005221:Fatigue / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000379:methods*; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D011878:Radiotherapy; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013727:Terminal Care