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Palliative care Health Center

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Palliative care helps people who have progressive, complex life-limiting conditions to enhance their quality of life and live comfortably in any situation. Some conditions cannot be cured, and palliative care helps to find ways to manage the pain and allow patients to enjoy a higher quality of life. Many people who suffer from cancer, congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), ALS and MS, as well as many other conditions, can benefit from palliative care. A palliative care team works to address much more than just physical pain but also the emotional and spiritual side of a chronic condition. Learn more about palliative care and how you or your loved ones can find support.

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The Integrated Approach to Treating Cancer Symptoms
Cancer symptoms--ranging from physical pain to emotional stress and anxiety--can often occur during and after treatment. Dr. Michael Rabow, director of the Symptom Management Service at the UCSF Helen Diller...
by Patient Power | 03/01/2012
Palliative Care: Support for Patients and Families at Any Stage of Serious Illness
From relieving pain to managing anxiety, the goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for people living with serious illnesses. Working with a team of specialists,...
by Patient Power | 06/28/2011
Palliative Care and Communicating with your Doctor
As a patient have you ever wondered why the communication lines between doctors and their patients seem to have become more limited and impersonal? Do you find it difficult to...
by Patient Power | 03/26/2008
Advanced Cancer & Preserving Quality of Life
Palliative care is predominantly provided to people with advanced medical illnesses. Both hospice and palliative care share the focus of quality of life as well as the patient and the...
by Patient Power | 01/08/2008