Palliative care for hematologists focuses on maintaining dignity and understanding illness trajectories. It highlights the unique challenges of treating hematologic malignancies and emphasizes the need for early integration of palliative care to improve quality of life. The session addresses misconceptions about palliative care referrals and the significant symptom burden in myeloma patients. It concludes with reflections on living fully until death and the importance of person-centered care.

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