Janet Abrahm, MD, Debunks Myths About Palliative Care

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

Dr. Janet Abrahm, a distinguished professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and an expert in palliative care at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, sits down with Tina and Leah to discuss palliative or supportive care. Palliative does NOT mean "end-of-life" care! This misconception is just one myth dispelled during their conversation. Dr. Abrahm clarifies other misconceptions around palliative care, emphasizing its role from cancer diagnosis through treatment. Did you know that palliative care may help you stay on track when receiving curative treatment? Dr. Abrahm also discusses integrating non-pharmacologic pain management techniques, the psychological aspects of cancer treatment, and the importance of effective communication between oncologists and patients. Join Tina and Leah for this enlightening discussion about palliative care. (Hint: supportive care may be a more accurate descriptor.)
Links we mentioned and more about Dr. Abrahm:
Dr. Abrahm's website
Announcement of her prestigious award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (2024)
Her book, Comprehensive Guide to Supportive and Palliative Care for Patients with Cancer, 4th ed (2022)

Other resources that were mentioned:
Handbook for Mortals: Guidance for People Facing Serious Illness
Living with Cancer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Coping Medically and Emotionally
The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis

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1. Janet Abrahm, MD, Debunks Myths About Palliative Care (00:00:00)

2. We are community supported! Please join us! (00:00:48)

3. Introducing Dr. Janet Abram (00:01:30)

4. Understanding Palliative and Supportive Care (00:02:33)

5. Clarifying Misconceptions (00:04:05)

6. Palliative Care During Curative Treatment (00:10:03)

7. Supportive Care to Live Better Today (00:13:10)

8. Integrative Approaches in Palliative Care (00:15:09)

9. Non Drug Pain Management Techniques (00:18:25)

10. Resources - Websites, etc. (00:26:30)

11. Challenges in Oncologist-Patient Communication (00:30:24)

12. Addressing Clinician Burnout and Grief (00:38:40)

13. When Should Patients Seek Palliative Care? (00:44:41)

14.  Wrap Up and some last minute resources... (00:46:26)