Fortunately, we live in the era of evidence-based medicine. The progress that we had in the treatment of cancer and the decrease of futile and unnecessary procedures previously performed is undeniable. Nowadays, although, it seems that we are tending to the other extreme: trying to justify not performing procedures or invasive treatments in the name of the 'Death with Dignity'.
Keywords: end of life; futile treatment; palliative care; palliative surgery; therapeutic obstinacy.
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