Predictors of high symptom burden in gynecologic oncology outpatients: Who should be referred to outpatient palliative care?

Gynecologic oncology outpatients have a high symptom burden regardless of stage and site of cancer. Patients who are young, on treatment or have a history of chronic pain, depression or anxiety have a higher symptom burden. Consideration should be given to targeting these patients for outpatient palliative care services.