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Acute illness hospitalization is a sentinel event in Stage IV cancer https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33096216/ Journal of Pain and Symptom Management

Mortality Risk for Patients With Stage IV Cancer and Acute Illness Hospitalization - PubMed Acute illness hospitalization is a sentinel event in Stage IV cancer. Short-term mortality is high; nutritional decline increases risk. For patients with Stage IV cancer, acute illness hospitalization should trigger goals of care discussions.

Coronavirus Vaccines and People with Cancer People with cancer are asking if they should get a coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Steven Pergam of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center discusses recommendations on coronavirus vaccination for people being treated for cancer their caregivers, and cancer survivors.