Palliative care can occur at the same time as all other treatments for your illness. There is absolutely no reason to wait. In fact, some studies have shown that palliative care may extend life, reduce the need for acute care – with fewer visits to physicians and emergency departments –, and reduce medical costs.

The Palliative Care Team will help you evaluate different options available, working with you and your doctor to ensure your treatment plan aligns with what is important to you.

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If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms:

  • Lack of appetite
  • Frequent emergency room visits
  • Difficult side effects from treatment
  • 3 or more admissions to the hospital within 12 months with the same symptoms.

Palliative care may be appropriate for you. Please contact PMC at (301) 527-4070.

Palliative Care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses.

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Trained Team

It is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists that – in partnership with your doctor – offers you the extra support needed by you and your family.

Relief

It focuses on relief from the symptoms and the stress of the side effects of treatments to improve the quality of life of both the patient and the family.

Control Pain

The Palliative Care Team works with you and your doctor to control the pain and symptoms of the disease and the treatments and make sure that your treatment plan aligns with your goals.

Advise

The Palliative Care Team will help you evaluate the different options and make sure they focus on what’s important to you.

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Did you know?

Palliative care is available to patients of any age, regardless of life expectancy or prognosis.