Explicit prognostic information may lead to better outcomes than general information. In addition, reassurance about nonabandonment might provide realistic hope but should be lived up to. More research is needed to translate these findings into clinical care.

The presented methodology and recommendations may serve as a source of inspiration for future scripted video-vignette studies.

A life-limiting diagnosis may shatter patients' future perspective; however, this study provides suggestions for oncologists to create a new perspective.