The Impact of Palliative Care Consultation on Aggressive Medical Interventions in End-of-life Among Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Insights from the U.S. National Patient Sample.

Background: Advancement in treatment has led to prolonged survival and a rising number of women living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) in the United States. Due to its high symptom burden, it is recommended that palliative care be integrated into the standard care to help improve quality of life. However, little is known about the use of palliative care among MBC patients in the nation.