Palliative Care for Cancer Patients

- Goals of Palliative Care

1. Improve the quality of life for cancer patients by focusing on pain management and symptoms associated with the disease.
2. Provide psychological, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families during treatment and after death, if necessary.
3. Allow the patient the opportunity to make decisions, ensuring dignity in their life.
4. Alleviate both physical and psychological suffering of the patient.
5. Empower the patient to remain as independent as possible.