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This research investigates trends in preferred place of death for bladder cancer patients in the US over two decades.

April 17, 2026Palliative & Supportive Care0 citationsOpen Access

Trends in preferred place of death among patients with bladder cancer in the United States, 2000 to 2020

MPManas Pustake ARAtharva Railkar MGMohammad Arfat Ganiyani

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This research investigates trends in preferred place of death for bladder cancer patients in the US over two decades.
Analyzed data on place of death from 2000 to 2020
Examined utilization of hospice and home-based care
Identified disparities across racial and regional groups
Increased utilization of hospice care among bladder cancer patients
Rise in preference for home-based end-of-life care
Observed disparities in care access based on race and region

Abstract

The results indicate that utilization of hospice care and home-based end-of-life care have risen in prominence though disparities are present across racial and regional groups. Further studies are needed to better understand potential barriers to end-of-life care among bladder cancer patients.

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