A cancer diagnosis can be life-changing. Many patients struggle to deal with the physical and emotional symptoms and side effects caused by cancer and its treatment.
That’s where supportive care comes in. It complements the care provided by oncologists by helping patients manage the associated symptoms and side effects of cancer.
To learn more about supportive care, we spoke with supportive care expert Eduardo Bruera, M.D...
Ever since Robin Birthisel was diagnosed with a slow-growing type of multiple myeloma 10 years ago, she’s experienced unpleasant side effects...
Every Tuesday afternoon for the last seven years, I've visited MD Anderson to help cancer patients and families in the palliative care...
When our patients undergo treatment, the focus is on them and their needs. But cancer often affects the entire family, especially caregivers. To help, we have employees and programs that provide support to those who care for cancer patients.
"I've made a special effort in my role to acknowledge caregivers and how tough it can be to take care of somebody you love," Traci Newsom says.
A social work counselor...
"At this point, there isn't anything else we can do for you."
That sentence is one that cancer patients never want to hear...