Effective palliative symptom management is not an admission of defeat — it is an integral part of quality cancer care. At Dr. Joshi's Cancer Centre, symptom control is incorporated into every patient's plan from diagnosis onwards. Pain management follows the WHO analgesic ladder — starting with non-opioids, progressing to weak and strong opioids as needed, with adjuvant agents (steroids, gabapentinoids, antidepressants) for neuropathic or bone pain. Breathlessness is managed with positioning, low-dose opioids, and treatment of reversible causes such as pleural effusion. Nausea, constipation, fatigue, loss of appetite and depression are all addressed with evidence-based interventions. For patients with advanced disease, we work collaboratively with palliative care specialists to develop a comprehensive comfort-focused care plan that honours individual values and preferences.
📋 Treatment Overview
Type
Palliative Symptom Control & Pain Management
Speciality
Oncology & Haematology
Administered By
Dr. Ravindra Joshi
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