An interview with Dr. Betty R. Ferrell of City of Hope Medical Center on the guideline "Integration of Palliative Care Into Standard Oncology Care: American Society of Clinical Oncology Clinical Practice Guideline Update" which provides evidence-based recommendations to oncology clinicians, patients, family and friend caregivers, and palliative care specialists on the integration of palliative care into standard oncology care for all patients diagnosed with cancer.  A guideline on palliative care in the global setting is currently in press with the Journal of Global Oncology and there will be an episode on this topic when it publishes.  Read the full guideline at www.asco.org/supportive-care-guidelines