Integrative Palliative Oncology support refers to the use of complementary therapies alongside conventional medical treatments to enhance the quality of life for 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.
Integrated palliative care combines traditional palliative treatments (such as pain management and symptom control) with evidence-based complementary therapies. An integrated palliative care approach is often used when cancer treatments like chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation are no longer effective, available or when patients choose not to pursue such treatments.
Integrative palliative support in cancer care 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.
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.
Integrated palliative care provides numerous benefits that complement traditional palliative care, particularly for patients with advanced cancer or those approaching the end of life.
Integrative palliative oncology 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 hospital treatment options are not available. By integrating complementary therapies with traditional palliative care, the approach addresses the whole person—physical, emotional and mental—thereby improving comfort, reducing symptoms, and enhancing overall wellbeing.
Integrated 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 or are in the end stages of their life journey, integrative palliative support provides a valuable framework for achieving the best possible outcomes in a compassionate, patient-centred manner.
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.
Wellbeing Medical Group thrives to keep your health the no.1 priority. Our staff are dedicated to work closely on your case and offer you the maximum support required to reaching optimized health goals. Each person is an individual for us and so is our approach.
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