Patient-centred Care Should Be an Integral Component of Routine Oncology Practice for All Individuals with Cancer

In this interview from Onkologisk Forum 2025, Dr. Camilla Zimmerman, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto, and Professor at the University of Toronto, discusses how both patient-centred care and timely, integrated palliative care can contribute to more meaningful and holistic outcomes for patients with cancer. Dr. Zimmerman emphasizes that patient-centred care extends beyond treatment decision-making and incorporates a broader understanding of the patient’s needs, values, and experiences. She highlights the importance of addressing the individual behind the disease—not only the clinical manifestations of cancer—to improve quality of care and overall patient well-being.