In cancer care, treating tumors is just part of a broader plan. Patients need help managing symptoms of the disease and side effects from treatment. While clinicians recognize the importance of this ...

Of course being diagnosed with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) feels overwhelming. Between juggling treatments, managing symptoms and side effects, and dealing with the anxiety of a ...

Integrating these care services can enhance patient QOL and address unmet needs in serious respiratory illnesses, explains Natasha Smallwood, BMedSci, MBBS, MSc, Monash University. Patients with ...

Radiation therapy for lung cancer is used for symptom relief or curative intent in unresectable cases. Palliative radiation focuses on comfort, addressing issues like painful bone metastases or airway ...

The aim of palliative care for Lou Gehrig’s disease is to reduce symptoms and maintain the best quality of life possible. Palliative care may consist of physical, spiritual, and emotional support. Lou ...

Common symptoms that palliative care teams see in patients with metastatic breast cancer include pain, menopausal symptoms, ...

Palliative care may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease and ensure that treatment is aligned with the patient's personal beliefs and values ...