Choice of access route for artificial nutrition in cancer patients: 30 y of activity in a home palliative care setting

•Choosing cancer patients for artificial nutrition requires accurate selection criteria.•Clinical nutrition has markedly changed in the past 30 y.•Choosing the access route for artificial nutrition remains controversial.•Patient's will and preference must be considered when choosing home artificial nutrition.•Central venous catheters are used to replace tube feeding in patients with cancer and dysphagia.