Reply to C.D. Woodrell et al.

The authors comment on a letter by C. D. Woodrell et al to their article "Hospice Utilization and Its Effect on Acute Care Needs at the End of Life in Medicare Beneficiaries With Hepatocellular Carcinoma." They express their agreement to a statement by Woodrell et al that there is significant potential for synergy between palliative care and hepatocellular carcinoma specialized care. They reveal the recommendations of the American Society of Clinical Oncology for patients with advanced cancer.