Palliative Care for Metastatic Breast Cancer
At some point during a treatment plan, people may decide to stop after consulting their doctor. If metastatic breast cannot be prevented, palliative care may help people continue living a relatively comfortable life. Common options may include:
– Physical therapy
– Counseling to help with mental, social, and personal issues
– Mental support for depression or anxiety
– Medications to alleviate discomfort and pain
A combination of these options can benefit many people with metastatic breast cancer. Other complementary treatments would help as well, such as meditation, hypnosis, acupuncture, yoga, and massage. The main goal is to improve comfort and quality of life. [8]
