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Pain and Symptom Management
Pain and Symptom Management
At Memorial Cancer Institute, we offer a specialized approach to care that aims to relieve patients’ suffering and improve their quality of life. Our team provides an added layer of safety and comfort to patients and their families by offering oncology-specific treatment of pain and other distressing symptoms including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
- Low appetite
- Nausea
- Shortness of breath
- Weight loss
A board-certified palliative care and pain management physician, who is a pivotal part of the oncology treatment team, provides personalized attention to pain and other symptoms. The palliative approach is guided by the goals of patient and family and it includes supporting emotional, spiritual and cultural needs.
The Oncology Support Service team also assists patients and their loved ones with:
- Coping strategies
- Decision-making
- Illness understanding
- Navigation through the health care system (including assistance with referrals)
