Palliative care is specialized medical care given to relieve pain and distress in patients with serious illnesses, and it can be received simultaneously with any life-prolonging or curative therapy.
Dr. Danielle Noreika, an expert in pain management and palliative care at VCU Massey Cancer Center, explains how effective palliative care uses a holistic approach to improve the quality of life for cancer patients and provides support for families and caregivers.
