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David Christopher Currow

Flinders University, University of Technology Sydney, Hull York Medical School
Verified email at uts.edu.au
Cited by 38333

[HTML][HTML] Progress in cancer survival, mortality, and incidence in seven high-income countries 1995–2014 (ICBP SURVMARK-2): a population-based study

…, G Porter, J Butler, H Bryant, DC Currow… - The Lancet …, 2019 - thelancet.com
Background Population-based cancer survival estimates provide valuable insights into the
effectiveness of cancer services and can reflect the prospects of cure. As part of the second …

Integration of oncology and palliative care: a Lancet Oncology Commission

…, A Caraceni, A Cervantes, DC Currow… - The lancet …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Full integration of oncology and palliative care relies on the specific knowledge and skills of
two modes of care: the tumour-directed approach, the main focus of which is on treating the …

Randomised, double blind, placebo controlled crossover trial of sustained release morphine for the management of refractory dyspnoea

…, DC Currow, P Frith, BS Fazekas, A McHugh, C Bui - Bmj, 2003 - bmj.com
Objective To determine the efficacy of oral morphine in relieving the sensation of breathlessness
in patients in whom the underlying aetiology is maximally treated. Design Randomised, …

Effect of palliative oxygen versus room air in relief of breathlessness in patients with refractory dyspnoea: a double-blind, randomised controlled trial

…, JL Wheeler, JA Tulsky, AJ Crockett, DC Currow - The Lancet, 2010 - thelancet.com
Background Palliative oxygen therapy is widely used for treatment of dyspnoea in individuals
with life-limiting illness who are ineligible for long-term oxygen therapy. We assessed the …

Anamorelin in patients with non-small-cell lung cancer and cachexia (ROMANA 1 and ROMANA 2): results from two randomised, double-blind, phase 3 trials

JS Temel, AP Abernethy, DC Currow, J Friend… - The Lancet …, 2016 - thelancet.com
Background Patients with advanced cancer frequently experience anorexia and cachexia,
which are associated with reduced food intake, altered body composition, and decreased …

Safety and benefit of discontinuing statin therapy in the setting of advanced, life-limiting illness: a randomized clinical trial

…, GP Samsa, S Wolf, NM Aziz, DC Currow… - JAMA internal …, 2015 - jamanetwork.com
Importance For patients with limited prognosis, some medication risks may outweigh the
benefits, particularly when benefits take years to accrue; statins are one example. Data are …

[HTML][HTML] The Australia-modified Karnofsky Performance Status (AKPS) scale: a revised scale for contemporary palliative care clinical practice [ISRCTN81117481]

…, T Shelby-James, BS Fazekas, D Woods, DC Currow - BMC palliative …, 2005 - Springer
Background The Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) is a gold standard scale. The Thorne-modified
KPS (TKPS) focuses on community-based care and has been shown to be more …

Clinical practice guidelines for communicating prognosis and end-of-life issues with adults in the advanced stages of a life-limiting illness, and their caregivers

…, PN Butow, MHN Tattersall, DC Currow - The Medical Journal of …, 2007 - mja.com.au
… Josephine M Clayton, Karen M Hancock, Phyllis N Butow, Martin HN Tattersall and David
C Currow … Professor David C Currow — Professor of Palliative and Supportive Care …

Preference for place of care and place of death in palliative care: are these different questions?

M Agar, DC Currow, TM Shelby-James… - Palliative …, 2008 - journals.sagepub.com
Place of death is at times suggested as an outcome for palliative care services. This study
aimed to describe longitudinal preferences for place of care and place of death over time for …

[PDF][PDF] Randomized controlled trial of a prompt list to help advanced cancer patients and their caregivers to ask questions about prognosis and end-of-life care

…, G Aggarwal, KJ Clark, DC Currow… - Journal of Clinical …, 2007 - researchgate.net
Purpose To determine whether provision of a question prompt list (QPL) influences
advanced cancer patients'/caregivers' questions and discussion of topics relevant to end-of …