Palliative care refers to specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness, irrespective of the diagnosis or stage of the disease. It is often offered alongside curative or other treatments the patient may be receiving.
At SSMC, our team of North American and European Board Certified expert hematologists and oncologists provide comprehensive care that helps enhance the quality of life for the patient and their family.
What does it treat?
Our highly skilled physicians collaborate with the palliative care team to provide a multidisciplinary approach towards creating a palliative care plan catered to the specific needs of the patient.
The doctor may prescribe palliative care to patients of any age who have a serious or life-threatening illness. It can help adults and children living with illnesses such as:
- Stroke
- Cancer
- Dementia
- Lung disease
- Heart disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Kidney failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- End-stage liver disease
- Blood and bone marrow disorders
