specialty supportive care Archives

08Apr

Medical Support at Home for Oral Cancer Patient Offers Relief from Suffering During Final Days

Rajagopalan, a 76-years old Bangalore resident, was a patient of ischemic heart disease. His carcinoma right buccal mucosa (oral cancer) was diagnosed when in highly advanced stage. Since, cheeks and jaws are highly mobile parts of the body, he was operated for tumor removal to make him a little comfortable and was given chemoradiation therapy. Since his cancer had already progressed to the final stage and spread to other parts of the body, there was nothing that the hospital could do to cure him, he was shifted home to spend his final days with his family.

14Dec

End of Life Care for Pancreatic Cancer Patient

Srilatha, a 49 years old lady, was diagnosed with stomach cancer with stage 4 malignancy. While she was undergoing her treatment with an onco-specialist in Bangalore, she was suffering with severe side effects. She complained of abdominal pain, nausea, vomits, and body pains. She was unable to consume anything orally and was put on intravenous fluids.

14Dec

End of Life Care for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

14Dec

Palliative Care At Home For Stomach Cancer

19Nov

Elderly Care for Complex Illnesses in Bengaluru

Biswajit, a 78-year-old Bangalore resident, was presented to us with several complaints. He had developed issues such as reduced oral intake and increased frequency of micturition. The reduced oral intake was beginning to make him weak and frail. It was also affecting his stamina to withstand any possible curative treatment.

06May

Home Care Service for Stroke Patients

Stroke patient receives supportive care at home in Bangalore to help put their life back together

17Oct