Enhancing Quality of Life: The Role of Palliative Medicine in Cancer Care
Palliative medicine improves quality of life and outcomes for cancer patients by addressing symptoms and support, not just end-of-life care.
Palliative medicine plays a vital role in cancer care by providing symptom relief and enhancing patients' quality of life. Stephanie Y. Terauchi, M.D., FAAHPM, palliative medicine physician at Texas Oncology explains that by addressing both physical and emotional challenges, palliative care supports patients throughout their treatment journey and can lead to improved outcomes and potentially longer survival.
Read the full article in the Q2 2025 issue of Brighter Magazine.