What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care aimed at relieving pain, discomfort, and emotional stress caused by serious illnesses. It is not limited to end-of-life care; rather, it is provided alongside curative treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery to ensure patients remain comfortable and active.
Why is Pain and Palliative Care Important?
Chronic pain, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and emotional distress are common in serious illnesses. Palliative care helps patients:
✅ Relieve pain and other distressing symptoms
✅ Improve physical and emotional well-being
✅ Enhance ability to perform daily activities
✅ Support families and caregivers
✅ Provide guidance for treatment decisions
By focusing on holistic care — physical, emotional, and spiritual — palliative care empowers patients to live with dignity and comfort.
Services Included in Pain and Palliative Care
At Arion, our multidisciplinary team provides:
Pain management: Medications, nerve blocks, and other interventions
Symptom relief: Managing nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, and sleep disturbances
Psychological support: Counseling for patients and families
Nutritional guidance: Ensuring proper diet and hydration
End-of-life support: Compassionate care for terminal stages
Pain and Palliative Care at Arion Radiotherapy & Oncology Centre
At Arion Radiotherapy & Oncology Centre, Bangalore, we prioritize patient comfort and quality of life. Our Palliative Care Unit works closely with oncologists, nurses, and psychologists to provide personalized care plans.
We aim to reduce suffering, manage pain effectively, and provide emotional support, so patients and families can focus on healing and well-being.
Conclusion
Pain and palliative care are essential aspects of modern cancer treatment and chronic illness management. At Arion, we combine medical expertise, advanced interventions, and compassionate support to ensure every patient experiences relief, dignity, and improved quality of life.