Palliative and Oncology Care Model in Breast Cancer

Patients randomized to the intervention will receive collaborative care from palliative care and oncology for the remainder of their illness. The initial five visits with palliative care will be conducted in accordance with the study specific clinical practice guidelines and occur at least monthly.

Patients randomized to oncology care alone will continue to receive routine care identical to what they would have received if they had not participated in the trial. Either patients or their oncologists can request palliative care consultation at any point in time.