Cancer Summit

Supportive Care, Palliative Oncology, and Patient-Centric Approaches

Supportive care and palliative oncology are increasingly recognized as essential components of comprehensive cancer treatment, focusing on improving quality of life, symptom management, and psychosocial support for patients and their families. Modern oncology care emphasizes a patient-centric approach, integrating pain management, nutrition, mental health support, and rehabilitation alongside active cancer therapies. Palliative interventions now leverage multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and counselors, to address physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout the disease continuum. Advances in symptom control, such as targeted analgesics, antiemetic regimens, and interventions for fatigue, cachexia, and neuropathy, enhance patient comfort and treatment adherence. Telemedicine and digital health platforms are expanding access to supportive care, enabling remote monitoring, virtual consultations, and timely intervention for patients in underserved or geographically distant regions. Early integration of palliative care into oncology workflows has been shown to improve survival outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and optimize resource utilization. Additionally, patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and digital symptom tracking are guiding personalized care plans and informing clinical decision-making. This session will explore current trends, innovations in supportive therapies, best practices in palliative oncology, and strategies for implementing holistic, patient-focused care models that enhance overall wellbeing and empower cancer patients throughout their treatment journey.