Trends in End-of-Life Care Quality Among Patients With Cancer, 2003 to 2019

Nicole E. Caston, Bradford E. Jackson, Chris D. Baggett, Stephanie B. Wheeler, Mya L. Roberson, Tess Thompson, Hayley Morris, Katie Johnson, Lisa P. Spees, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , Chapel Hill, Department of Epidemiology, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, Department of Health Policy and Management, Gillings School of Global Public Health, Chapel Hill, School of Social Work, Chapel Hill, Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Chapel Hill

American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®

Published online on January 31, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundAs cancer remains a leading cause of death for older adults, ensuring high-quality end-of-life (EOL) care is a critical component of cancer care. Prior studies have predominantly assessed EOL care for racial and ethnic disparities or among one ...