At the Duke Cancer Institute, patients and families work together with the palliative care and pain management teams to improve the patient’s quality of life.

Our specialized teams monitor each patient’s response to find the right therapy to improve their comfort level while minimizing side effects.

Interdisciplinary Care

At the Duke Cancer Institute, palliative care and pain management is provided by interdisciplinary teams that aim to:

• Control pain and other physical symptoms of having cancer or going through cancer treatment
• Alleviate psychological, social, and spiritual suffering
• Achieve the best possible quality of life for patients
• Support patients’ families as they accompany them through cancer diagnosis and treatment

Contact Us

If are interested in receiving an inpatient palliative care or pain management consult, please let your physician know.