Oncology

Cancer Palliative Care

Palliative care services help people with cancer manage symptoms and live more comfortably.

A Team Dedicated to Your Wellness

We help you live as fully as possible with cancer if you have been diagnosed. We focus on treating you as a whole person, not just your disease.

Integrated with Your Cancer Care Team

Palliative care doesn’t mean giving up. It’s about helping you feel better day to day. We work alongside your oncology team to manage symptoms, reduce side effects and offer meaningful resources at every stage of care.

Holistic Support for You and Your Family

We know how cancer can affect every part of your life. Our multidisciplinary team includes physicians, advanced practice nurses, social workers, chaplains, and pharmacists. We work together to address your whole health, including your physical comfort, emotional well-being, and spiritual needs. You and your family can rely on their guidance through important care decisions.

Your Values Come First

What matters to you matters to us. We take extra time to listen to your concerns, understand your goals, explain treatment options, and answer questions. We make sure your care aligns with your preferences and values.

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Overview

Palliative care, also called supportive care, helps improve the quality of life of cancer patients and their families. We specialize in relieving pain, stress and other symptoms of cancer and its treatment. We work closely with your cancer team to understand what’s important to you and guide decisions about your care.

We can offer palliative care at any stage of your disease, including diagnosis and alongside curative treatment.

Is Palliative Care Right for Me?

Living with cancer can bring difficult symptoms and treatment-related side effects. If pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, depression, loss of appetite, or nausea are affecting your everyday life, palliative care may offer relief.

Who Is on My Palliative Care Team?

Your existing oncology team can provide palliative care as part of your treatment to ease symptoms and side effects. Sometimes, they’ll partner with a palliative care specialist for additional support. These experts dedicate extra time to helping you plan your care and navigate the health system.

Your palliative care team may include specially trained doctors, advanced practice nurses, chaplains, social workers, and pharmacists. We provide palliative care services in both the hospital and the outpatient cancer clinic.

How Can I Get Palliative Care?

You can ask about palliative care at any time. Let your doctor or nurse know if you’re interested in having this extra layer of cancer support. Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover palliative care services.