More Support, Fewer Symptoms - Palliative Care for Older Adults with Cancer

Learn about palliative care for older adults with cancer in this 56-minute webinar featuring Dr. Lannie Santo, a palliative care physician at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Discover what palliative care entails and how it effectively manages symptoms for elderly cancer patients. Explore how palliative care provides crucial support to both patients and their families during complex decision-making processes across both inpatient and outpatient care settings. Gain insights into the comprehensive approach of palliative care that focuses on improving quality of life while managing cancer-related symptoms. Understand the role of palliative care teams in coordinating care and supporting families through difficult treatment decisions. This presentation is part of the Older Adults with Gastrointestinal Cancer program's Resilience in Aging with Cancer webinar series, offering valuable information for healthcare professionals, patients, and families dealing with cancer in older adults.