Palliative Care & Cancer Pain Management
Oncowin’s Palliative Care and Cancer Pain Management program focuses on improving quality of life for patients at every stage of cancer. We address not only physical pain but emotional and psychological distress through comprehensive, compassionate care. Our multidisciplinary team includes oncologists, pain specialists, counsellors, and physiotherapists who collaborate to provide relief and dignity.
The process begins with a detailed assessment of symptoms, pain sources, and patient goals. We then design a customized pain management plan that may include medication, nerve blocks, physiotherapy, counselling, and complementary therapies. Regular follow-ups ensure that care evolves with changing needs.
At Oncowin, we treat the person, not just the disease. Our focus is on comfort, respect, and emotional well-being. Families receive education and support to manage care at home, ensuring patients feel secure and valued. Oncowin stands apart for its holistic, empathetic, and ethical approach to end-of-life and supportive oncology care.
Palliative care is a compassionate medical approach aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious or life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer. It can be provided alongside curative treatments or as standalone care. In conjunction with cancer therapies that target the disease, palliative care plays a pivotal role in addressing the holistic needs of patients. Studies indicate that palliative care not only enhances quality of life but also fosters greater satisfaction with medical care. It can commence upon diagnosis and continue throughout treatment and recovery, even extending to cancer survivors experiencing persistent symptoms or side effects post-treatment.
Key Aspects of Palliative Care
Social Support: Social workers facilitate family gatherings and provide guidance on coordinating volunteer assistance, transportation, and accessing medical resources. They also offer emotional support to family members and caregivers.
Emotional Well-being: Support groups, counselors, psychologists, and other professionals help individuals navigate and manage emotions such as sadness, anxiety, or anger.
Mental Health: Palliative care encompasses activities like exercise, therapy, meditation, and occasionally medication to address anxiety, depression, or sleep disturbances.
Physical Comfort: Treatment modalities include physical therapy, anti-nausea medications, and dietary counseling to alleviate physical side effects.
When is Palliative Care Needed?
Palliative care becomes relevant upon cancer diagnosis, during treatment, and even post-treatment when individuals experience lingering symptoms or side effects despite completion of therapy.
Expected Outcomes of Palliative Care
Physical Relief: Palliative care targets common physical symptoms like pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, shortness of breath, and sleep disturbances.
Emotional Support: Palliative care specialists offer resources to help patients and families cope with the emotional impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Spiritual Comfort: Patients can find solace and a sense of peace by exploring their values and beliefs with the guidance of palliative care experts.
Frequently Asked Questions
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When is palliative care used in cancer treatment?
Palliative care can be provided from diagnosis to end-of-life care, allowing patients to receive it alongside ongoing cancer treatment.
How does hospice differ from palliative care?
Unlike palliative care, which can begin at any stage of treatment, hospice care starts when curative treatment is no longer the focus, emphasizing quality of life.
Is there evidence supporting the effectiveness of palliative care?
Recent studies indicate that integrating palliative care into cancer treatment soon after diagnosis enhances quality of life, mood, and may even prolong survival.