Traditional ‘western’ medical treatment often fails to address cancer patients’ emotional experience. There has long been a tendency for conventional medicine to ignore holistic concerns and to treat the ‘mechanical’ aspects of illness and disease, while failing to treat the ‘whole person’.
Learn MoreIntegrative palliative support refers to the use of complementary therapies alongside conventional medical treatments to enhance the quality of life of patients with advanced cancer or those at the end stages of their cancer journey.
This approach focuses not only on managing symptoms but also on addressing the emotional, psychological, and social well-being of patients. The goal is to provide holistic care that supports the patient’s dignity and comfort, improves physical symptoms, and enhances overall quality of life, even when curative treatments are no longer achievable.
Use Of Integrative Palliative Support
Integrative palliative care combines traditional palliative treatments (such as pain management and symptom control) with evidence-based complementary therapies. This approach is often used when cancer treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation are no longer effective or when patients choose not to pursue such treatments.
Symptom Management: Easing pain, nausea, fatigue, and other distressing symptoms caused by cancer.
Emotional Support: Addressing the emotional and psychological challenges of living with advanced cancer.
Stress and Anxiety Reduction: Reducing psychological distress and improving emotional well-being.
Mechanics Of Integrative Palliative Support
Integrative palliative support works by addressing both the physical and psychosocial aspects of cancer care. It is patient-centred and tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. The therapies work in synergy with one another and are designed to complement conventional palliative care.
Symptom Relief And Comfort
Pain Management: Pharmacological interventions (such as pain medication) can be paired with integrative therapies to decrease prescription reliance, and enhance comfort.
Fatigue Management: energy-boosting treatments can help reduce fatigue and improve overall vitality.
Nausea, Hydration and Digestive Support: Integrative therapies can help reduce nausea, improve appetite, deliver hydration and promote digestion.
Micronutrient Support: Specific vitamins, minerals, or amino acids may be used to support energy, reduce inflammation, and promote cellular health.
Benefits Of Integrative Palliative Support
Integrative palliative support provides numerous benefits that complement traditional palliative care, particularly for patients with advanced cancer or those approaching the end of life.
Enhanced Quality of Life: Integrative therapies help reduce pain and symptoms such as nausea, fatigue, and insomnia. Research has shown patients often experience increased physical comfort and emotional relief.
Palliative care with an integrative approach allows patients to maintain a sense of normality, promoting engagement in life’s activities despite their illness.
Improved Emotional Well-Being: addressing psychological symptoms like anxiety, depression, and existential distress is central to palliative care. Integrative approaches improve mood, reduce stress, and provide emotional support during this challenging phase of life.
Reduced Use of Pharmaceuticals: Complementary therapies may reduce the need of pharmacological interventions, such as pain medications and sedatives, leading to fewer side effects and a reduced reliance on medication.
Personalized, Holistic Care: Integrative palliative care is highly individualized. Each therapy is tailored to meet the specific needs of the patient, addressing not only their physical symptoms but also their emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. This patient-centred approach ensures that each individual receives care that honours their preferences and values.
Support for Family and Caregivers: The inclusion of supportive therapies helps not only the patient but also their caregivers. Family members may receive stress reduction tools, and emotional support to help them cope with the challenges of caregiving.
Integrative palliative support offers a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the quality of life for cancer patients, especially when they are no longer receiving conventional treatments or when curative options are not available. By integrating complementary therapies with traditional palliative care, the approach addresses the whole person—physical, emotional, mental—thereby improving comfort, reducing symptoms, and enhancing overall well-being.
Integrative palliative care is about more than just managing symptoms—it is about enhancing the entire experience of living with cancer, improving quality of life, and offering compassionate care that helps individuals face their illness with dignity and peace. Whether patients are seeking relief from the burdens of cancer or are in the end stages of their journey, integrative palliative support provides a valuable framework for achieving the best possible outcomes in a compassionate, patient-centred manner.
Why Choose Wellbeing Medical Group?
At Wellbeing Medical Group, we have specifically designed our therapies with the health of our patients in mind. We work alongside our patients to tailor your dosage to meet your unique medical needs and provide you with consistent support from start to finish.
Your comfort is our top priority, and we pride ourselves on having a calming environment during your therapy. We will support your cancer journey using a range of complementary therapies administered by our expert medical team.
Contact our team today to find out more about how our integrative palliative support can help you and to book a consultation with our integrative oncology care team.
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