On this episode of Oncology Insights, host Petros Grivas, MD, PhD, FASCO, is joined by Kathy Plakovic, MSN, FNP-BC, a palliative care nurse practitioner at Fred Hutch Cancer Center. They discuss the role of palliative care in supporting patients and families through serious illness, how it differs from hospice care and how interdisciplinary teams help manage symptoms, guide care decisions and support quality of life.
In this episode
Plakovic's journey from oncology nursing to palliative care.
Why palliative care can begin at diagnosis and continue alongside treatment.
Supporting physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual well-being.
Approaches to pain management, including medication and integrative therapies.
When hospice care may be appropriate and what support it provides.
Research highlighting the benefits of palliative care and goal-centered treatment.
Shared decision-making and aligning care with patient priorities.
The Well and the growing role of palliative care in cancer care.
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