What is palliative care?
Purpose:
- Focuses on relieving symptoms, improving quality of life, and supporting patients and families through the cancer journey.
- Can be provided at any stage of illness, not just at the end of life.
Who can benefit:
- Patients with advanced or recurrent gynecologic cancers
- Patients undergoing intensive treatment who experience side effects
- Families and caregivers needing emotional, social, or practical support
Symptoms and challenges addressed:
- Physical: pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, shortness of breath, sleep problems, loss of appetite, swelling, lymphedema paracentesis (ascites drainage) and thoracentesis (pleural effusion drainage) to alleviate discomfort, and management of oncological wounds.
- Emotional: anxiety, depression, fear, stress, coping with diagnosis
- Social & practical: help with daily activities, care coordination, financial or logistical support
- Spiritual: support for personal beliefs and values
Care team:
- We provide Multidisciplinary approach including doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists/counselors, nutritionists, and more.
- Team works together to create a personalized plan based on each patient’s needs
Benefits of palliative care:
- Symptom relief and improved comfort
- Better coping with cancer treatments and side effects
- Maintaining independence and daily functioning
- Support for family members in caring for the patient and managing stress
- Assistance with decisions, including treatment choices and advance care planning
Integration with treatment:
- Can be provided alongside active cancer therapy, such as surgery, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy
- Helps patients continue treatment more comfortably with fewer interruptions
- Early involvement has been shown to improve outcomes and wellbeing
Additional services:
- Guidance on home care, hospice, or hospital support if needed
- Education on symptom management at home
Emotional counseling, support groups, and practical resources
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