Attending at La Paz University Hospital, Spain
Dr. Juan Luis Torres Tenor is a Spanish physician and researcher specializing in palliative care and medical oncology. He is currently serving as a Specialist Physician in the Palliative Care Department at La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. His academic profile reflects an interdisciplinary approach combining medicine, psycho-oncology, philosophy, and molecular oncology. A prolific author with numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations, Dr. Torres Tenor’s research focuses on improving outcomes in palliative care, integration with oncology, and psycho-social aspects of cancer. He is actively pursuing a Ph.D. and has engaged in international collaboration, including a clinical research rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
Publication Profile
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Educational Background 🎓
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Ph.D. Candidate, Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), 2024–2025
Project: Standardizing Acute Palliative Care Units (Delphi Study)
Supervisors: Dr. David Hui and Dr. Alberto Alonso
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BA in Philosophy, UNED, 2020–2025
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BSc in Psychology, UNED, 2016–2021
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MSc in Medical Oncology, University of Girona, 2016–2019
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MSc in Psycho-oncology & Palliative Psychology, UEMC, 2017–2018
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MSc in Palliative Care for Cancer Patients, UAM, 2015–2017
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MSc in Molecular Oncology, CNIO-CEB, 2015–2017
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BSc in Medicine, University of Zaragoza, 2006–2013
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Certifications & Courses:
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Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer – UNED, 2018
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Introduction to Molecular Oncology – CNIO-CEB, 2014
Professional Experience 💼
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Specialist Physician in Palliative Care, La Paz University Hospital (2019–present)
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Resident in Medical Oncology, La Paz University Hospital (2014–2019)
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Clinical Research Rotation, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA (Oct–Dec 2024)
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Volunteer Rotations:
Teaching and Academic Roles
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Instructor/Coordinator at UAM and CEU Cardenal Herrera University
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Bachelor’s Thesis Co-supervisor
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Member of Teaching Committee, La Paz Hospital
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OSCE Examiner, UAM
Research Interests 🔬
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Early integration of palliative care in oncology
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Palliative sedation and symptom management
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Psycho-social determinants in palliative settings
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Caregiver burden and opioid misuse
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Health system interventions and referral models
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Standardization of palliative care units (Delphi methodology)
Publications and Research Output
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18+ peer-reviewed publications, including in Clinical and Translational Oncology, Journal of Neuro-Oncology, Journal of Palliative Medicine, BMC Palliative Care, and Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
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Book chapters on palliative care protocols
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Reviewer for Medicina Paliativa and Journal of Palliative Medicine
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Participation in multiple clinical trials in oncology (GIST, breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers)
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Presented at national and international oncology and palliative care congresses (ESMO, SEOM, SECPAL)
Awards and Honors🏆✨
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Research Stay Grant, La Paz University Hospital (2024) – for MD Anderson research rotation
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III Award Juntos Sumamos Vida (2018) – for development of “APP RESPIRA,” a patient-centered mobile app for lung cancer care
Professional Memberships
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European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
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Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
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Spanish Society of Palliative Care (SECPAL)
Languages
Conclusion🌟
Dr. Juan Luis Torres Tenor is an exceptionally well-rounded medical professional with deep interdisciplinary training in oncology, palliative care, philosophy, and psychology. His commitment to enhancing the quality and integration of palliative care is evident through his scholarly output, clinical practice, and academic involvement. His contributions to research, teaching, and international collaboration position him as a strong candidate for recognition and continued impact in global palliative care advancements.
Publications 📚
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🌓 THE NIGHT BELONGS TO GERASIM
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2025-06
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.06.004
👤 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor
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⚖️ THE UNCERTAINTY OF EUTHANASIA
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 2025-06
🔗 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2025.05.020
👤 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor
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🧠 Unscheduled hospitalization as a potential trigger for specialist palliative care referral in patients with high grade glioma
Journal of Neuro-Oncology, 2025-06
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-025-04993-3
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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💊 Frequency and predictors of palliative sedation among patients with cancer who died in a specialist inpatient palliative care unit
BMC Palliative Care, 2025-05-29
🔗 DOI: 10.1186/s12904-025-01787-2
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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🚫 Frequency and predictors of risk of non-medical opioid use among patients with cancer
Clinical and Translational Oncology, 2025-04-19
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-025-03929-7
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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🧓 Frequency and predictors of caregiver burden among patients with cancer receiving palliative cancer treatment
Clinical and Translational Oncology, 2025-03-10
🔗 DOI: 10.1007/s12094-025-03885-2
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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💉 Supervivencia y calidad de vida de pacientes oncológicos avanzados con obstrucción maligna de la vía biliar tratados con drenaje biliar
Medicina Paliativa, 2024
🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2024.1454/2023
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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🔄 Vólvulo de sigma en paciente con esclerosis lateral amiotrófica
Medicina Paliativa, 2024
🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2024.1426/2023
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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🧲 Colangioresonancia magnética y adecuación de pruebas diagnósticas al final de la vida
Medicina Paliativa, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2022.1331/2022
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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🧠 Mujer de 73 años con tumor fibroso solitario y síndrome confusional
Medicina Paliativa, 2022
🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2022.1324/2022
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.
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😷 Sedación paliativa: ¿ha cambiado algo durante la pandemia?
Medicina Paliativa, 2020
🔗 DOI: 10.20986/medpal.2020.1183/2020
👥 Juan Luis Torres-Tenor et al.