When people hear the words palliative care, they often assume it means treatment has ended or that hospice is the next step. In this episode, Dr. David Groteluschen, Dr. Tony Jaslowski, and Dr. Alex Coffman explain what palliative care really means, why it can begin at any stage of cancer treatment and how managing symptoms like pain, fatigue, nausea and anxiety helps patients live better throughout their cancer journey. Together, they discuss how palliative care supports both patients and families, improves quality of life and remains an essential part of modern cancer care — not a sign of giving up.

“If anything I give you is going to hurt you more than help you, it’s not giving up. Our goal has changed to: what am I doing for my quality of life?” — Dr. David Groteluschen

On this episode of Cancer Covered, you’ll learn:

What palliative care is and how it is different from hospice
Why palliative care can begin at any stage of cancer treatment
How symptom management improves quality of life during treatment
How medical, radiation, surgical and supportive care teams work together to care for patients
Why honest conversations about symptoms lead to better outcomes
How palliative care helps patients and families focus on living well throughout cancer treatment

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