Palliative radiation therapy (PRT) is a crucial component of cancer care, primarily aimed at alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life for patients with advanced cancer. Unlike ...

It’s often considered part of end-of-life care, but it can also be used alongside curative treatment at any time during an illness. The goals of palliative chemo look different from those of ...

This study serves as a benchmark for assessing the quality of radiation oncology practices and emphasizes the importance of understanding patient prognosis in palliative care. Another important ...

Palliative care for young adults with colorectal cancer reduced invasive procedures, costs and increased DNR orders.

Head and neck cancer is best managed in a multidisciplinary setting. Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and, more recently, biologic therapy are often employed in various combinations in an ...

For example, if a patient is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, their palliative care team can help manage side effects like nausea, pain or fatigue. We coordinate closely with ...

Unlike many other diseases, cancer care is uniquely complex, involving prolonged treatment regimens, high costs, and ...

The safety and efficacy of palliative chemotherapy in this population has not been reported. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed 24 patients who received palliative chemotherapy for recurrent HCC ...

I'm here to share tips if you need to talk to your doctor about palliative ... Hospice care is something you'll want to discuss towards the end of your cancer treatment. Your oncologist may ...

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the 32nd International Conference of the Indian Association of Palliative Care ...