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 ...

Palliative care may help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life for people with cardiovascular disease and ensure that ...

Medically reviewed by Jordana Haber Hazan, MD Palliative care and hospice are two types of care offered to people with ...

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For example, if a patient is undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment, their palliative care team can help manage side ...

Palliative care is something that you'll ... Hospice care is something you'll want to discuss towards the end of your cancer treatment. Your oncologist may bring up hospice care if they feel ...

In our study of 684 patients, 210 (30.7%) underwent surgery as part of cancer treatment with the following intentions: 65.7% (n = 138) curative, 13.8% (n = 29) palliative, 15.2% (n = 32) diagnostic, ...

Usually, cancer sufferers are often suggested to undergo palliative treatment. It is best given along with certain procedures like chemotherapy or radiotherapy to overcome the side effects of such ...

A virtual reality intervention administered during chemotherapy infusion yielded statistically significant reductions in stress, pain and heart rate among patients, according to a study published ...

Dyspnea is one of the most common symptoms reported by patients receiving palliative care. It is not only a symptom of severe or chronic pulmonary disease, but is also associated with a wide ...