AI Article Synopsis
- Leptomeningeal disease (LMD) happens when cancer spreads to the protective layers of the brain and makes treatment harder.
- Palliative care (PC) professionals help patients with advance cancer manage symptoms and talk about their health choices when dealing with LMD.
- The article gives "ten tips" written by experts to help PC providers feel more confident and knowledgeable about caring for patients with LMD.
Article Abstract
Leptomeningeal disease (LMD), spread of cancer to the lining of the brain and its protective coverings, is a feared complication of many different types of cancer. LMD negatively affects prognosis across tumor types. Palliative care (PC) clinicians caring for patients with advanced cancer may be faced with discussing limited prognosis, assisting with symptom management, and helping with medical decision making for patients with LMD. An understanding of pathophysiology, symptomatology, prognosis, and treatment options is essential in providing optimal care. This article, written by clinicians who work across the cancer spectrum, uses an accessible "ten tips" format to help increase PC providers' confidence and competence around caring for people with LMD.
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