Compassionate Support to Improve Comfort, Quality of Life & Well-Being

Palliative Care is a specialised area of medical support focused on reducing symptoms, relieving discomfort, and improving the overall quality of life for people living with cancer or other serious illnesses.

It is not only for end-of-life care—palliative care can begin right from diagnosis, continue during treatment, and support patients and families at every stage.

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What Is Palliative Care?

Palliative care focuses on improving the comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being of patients.

It helps manage physical symptoms such as pain and breathlessness, as well as emotional, psychological, and social needs.

In simple words:

Palliative care helps patients feel better, stay comfortable, and live as normally as possible—during and after cancer treatment.

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⭐ Why Palliative Care Is Important

1. Controls Pain & Physical Symptoms

Helps manage pain, nausea, breathlessness, fatigue, constipation, sleep problems, and more.

2. Reduces Stress & Anxiety

Supports both patients and families in dealing with fear, confusion, and emotional burden.

3. Improves Quality of Life

Allows patients to live more comfortably and maintain daily activities.

4. Supports During Treatment

Helps patients better tolerate chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgeries.

5. Family & Caregiver Support

Guidance, counselling, and education for caregivers.

6. Helps with Medical Decisions

Clear explanation of treatment goals, side effects, and care options.

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Conditions Supported by Palliative Care

Palliative care is helpful for anyone with:

• Any stage of cancer

• Advanced or metastatic cancers

• Chronic pain conditions

• Side effects of ongoing cancer treatments

• Symptoms related to tumour pressure or spread

• Emotional distress, anxiety, depression

• Nutritional concerns

• End-of-life support (when required)

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⭐ What Palliative Care Includes

✔ Pain Management

Safe and effective pain-relief plans tailored to each patient.

✔ Symptom Control

For nausea, vomiting, constipation, cough, breathlessness, weakness, etc.

✔ Emotional & Psychological Support

Counselling for anxiety, fear, depression, and stress.

✔ Nutritional Support

Guidance on diet during treatment to maintain strength.

✔ Spiritual & Social Support

Helping families cope with challenges compassionately.

✔ Palliative Chemotherapy / Radiotherapy (if appropriate)

Treatments aimed at reducing symptoms and improving comfort.

✔ Home-based Advice & Follow-Up

Instructions and support to ensure comfort at home.

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Palliative Radiotherapy at I D Cancer Centre

Palliative radiation is used to relieve symptoms such as:

• Pain from bone metastasis

• Bleeding tumours

• Swelling or obstruction

• Spine compression

• Brain metastasis–related symptoms

It offers quick relief and improves comfort significantly.

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⭐ Benefits of Palliative Care

✔ Helps patients live better—not just longer

Reduces suffering and increases comfort.

✔ Works together with cancer treatment

Enhances the success of chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

✔ Supports families & caregivers

Reduces stress and improves confidence in caring for the patient.

✔ Patient-centred & holistic approach

Focused on physical, emotional, and social well-being.

✔ Encourages timely decisions

Clear understanding of treatment goals and expectations.

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Palliative Care at I D Cancer Centre

Our approach is centered around comfort, compassion, respect, and dignity.

✔ Specialist-led symptom management

Experienced oncology and palliative care team.

✔ Supportive Daycare Facility

Comfortable, clean, and peaceful environment.

✔ Evidence-based care

Following global guidelines and best practices.

✔ Seamless coordination

Between oncology, pain management, nutrition, radiotherapy, and counselling teams.

✔ Accessible & ethical care

Affordable and patient-centric support for every family.

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Conclusion

Palliative care is an essential part of cancer treatment, offering relief, comfort, and emotional support.

At I D Cancer Centre, Lucknow, our dedicated team ensures that patients and their families receive compassionate, personalised care that respects dignity and improves quality of life at every stage.

Your comfort and well-being are our top priority.