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Condition: Palliative Care

Palliative care is care given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease, such as cancer. Palliative care is an approach to care that addresses the person as a whole, not just their disease. The goal is to prevent or treat, as early as possible, the symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment, in addition to any related psychological, social, and spiritual problems.  Palliative care is also called comfort care, supportive care, and symptom management. Patients may receive palliative care in the hospital, an outpatient clinic, a long-term care facility, or at home under the direction of a physician.

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Resources Related to Palliative Care

Grief, Bereavement, and Coping With Loss (Article)

Grief, bereavement (mourning), and coping with loss are common challenges following the loss of a loved one from cancer.

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Providers Diagnosing or Treating Palliative Care

Note that every provider listed below may not perform or prescribe all treatments or procedures related to Palliative Care. Review each provider for availability.

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Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D.

Allen C. Sherman, Ph.D. Psychologist

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Wendy L. Ward, Ph.D.

Wendy L. Ward, Ph.D. Psychologist

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