Dr Carlos Paiva is a clinical oncologist and palliativist with research lines focusing on the integration of palliative care in oncology, prognosis of advanced cancer patients, and symptom control. He is a MSc and PhD supervisor and a CNPq Research Productivity Fellow, Level 2. Currently he is the coordinator of the Post-graduate Academic Program in Oncology at the Barretos Cancer Hospital and a member of the Designated Cancer Center Working Group (ESMO).