04-12-2015 20:00 via alaskapublic.org

Palliative Care and Cancer

Each year roughly 3,700 Alaskans hear the words: “You have cancer.” Managing the physical and emotional symptoms of a cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients and their families. Palliative care provides a team-based approach that improves quality of life by addressing these symptoms and treating the whole person, not just their disease.
HOST:  Dr. Thad Woodard
GUESTS:
Emily Nenon, American Cancer Society Alaska, Government Relations Director
Patricia Dooley, RN Pal
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