Mona Bratter had trouble breathing after surgery in 2023 to treat her small-cell lung cancer (SCLC). But when her oncologist suggested palliative care to help manage her discomfort, she was hesitant. ...

When you have non-small -lung cancer (NSCLC), the disease and treatments for it can take a toll on how you feel. You may have pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, depression, and shortness of breath.

A decade ago, a team of researchers showed clearly that a new treatment for advanced lung cancer significantly improved patients’ quality of life, reduced symptoms of depression, lowered the ...

On Thursday, the federal government closes the letter-of-intent window for MAHA ELEVATE, a $100 million initiative to fund “functional or lifestyle medicine” interventions for Medicare beneficiaries.

Palliative care is the interdisciplinary specialty focused on improving quality of life for persons with serious illness and their families. Over the past decade, 1 the field has undergone substantial ...

A partnership between Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care and Patriots Cove will support the physical, emotional and compassionate care needs of veterans, first responders and caregivers. Laura ...

Many people think palliative care is only for the final stages of life. In reality, palliative care provides an extra layer of support for patients with serious illness and their families. It can ...

Asked what sustains her almost 10 years after being diagnosed with a brain tumour, Jodie Clarkson is clear-eyed.

A dedicated family support worker at St Giles Hospice has come away with a highly commended accolade at the prestigious ...

Palliative care focuses on relieving suffering and achieving the best possible quality of life for patients and their family caregivers. It involves the assessment and treatment of symptoms; support ...

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Learn how initiatives like the Nursing Home-Nursing Professional Development Workgroup are upskilling palliative care nurses ...