What Is Palliative Care?
Palliative care focuses on easing symptoms, pain and stress at any stage of illness, and supporting the patient and family. Palliative care is an extra layer of support that works alongside cancer treatment. It focuses on comfort, dignity and quality of life for the patient. It covers pain relief, control of symptoms such as nausea and breathlessness, emotional support, and guidance for family members who are caring for the patient.
No. It can be given at any stage of illness, along with other treatment, to ease symptoms and stress.
It includes pain and symptom control, emotional support, and guidance for the patient and family.
Yes. Supporting the family is a core part of palliative care.
