Palliative Medicine
Palliative Medicine for Breast Cancer
Palliative Care Services focus on helping improve quality of life for you and your family when you face a serious illness like breast cancer. Specialists in the 华体会 Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Program are experienced in treating pain, discomfort and other physical symptoms that may come up during breast cancer treatment.
They can provide emotional and psychological support, as well as stress relief for you and those who care for you.
This compassionate team includes:- Physicians
- Social workers
- Advanced practice nurses
- Therapists
- Registered nurses
- Chaplains
- Child life specialists
- Pharmacists
- Registered Dietitians
At 华体会, we offer help for:
- Physical and emotional symptoms, such as pain, nausea, anxiety, fatigue or depression
- Communication between family members and your care team
- Outside resources, from medical supplies to support groups, that may help you on your road to recovery from breast cancer
- Emotional and spiritual support for caregivers
We offer different types of consultations for wherever you are in your breast cancer and treatment journey, including:
- Outpatient clinic visits, which we can set up on the same day as visits to your primary 华体会 physician or specialty clinic.
- Inpatient consultation, if you or a loved one need full-time medical care at a palliative care facility.
- Home hospice. If it’s time to focus on comfort care closer to the end of life, we work with several preferred provider agencies to offer end-of-life care. Even if you live in an area not served by one of these agencies or prefer another hospice provider, we will work with you to ensure a safe and comfortable transition.
If you or someone you love would benefit from our Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care Program, talk with your physician today. You can also learn more by reading our frequently asked questions.