Best Palliative Oncology and Pain Clinic in Kottayam

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What is Palliative Oncology and Pain Clinic

Palliative oncology aims at providing, integrated total care for patients with cancer, with main focus on relieving cancer related symptoms including pain and improves quality of life of these patients. Our palliative oncology team works with the oncology team in providing comprehensive personalized care for our patients.

Our team is comprised of experienced doctors, specially trained oncology nurses and social workers. The team aims at giving care for physical, social and psychological well being for our patients with support of family friends and loved ones

Scope of Services

Pediatric, Adolescent and Geriatric Palliative Care
Pain management with oral and parental medicines with aim of early intervention in pain management
Management of acute and Chronic pain
Transdermal patches
Sublingual preparations of Pain killers
Subcutaneous Usage of pain killers in people with difficult venous access
In patient services – with dedicated beds and end of life care
Interventional pain management:
- Stellate ganglion block- for head and neck cancer pain and facial pain
- Intercostal nerve block- For relief of patients with pain due to advanced chest wall, upper abdomen cancers
- Coeliac plexus block- for pain relief of patients with pain due to pancreatic or Stomach cancer
- Hypogastric nerve block- for pain relief of patients with pain due to advanced cervix, rectum, prostate, and testes cancers
- Chemical lumbar Sympathectomy- For pelvic pain/ tenesmus due to rectal cancers
- Splanchnic nerve block- for pain relief of patients with pancreatic or stomach cancer
- Peripheral Nerve block – for pain relief of patients with upper or lower limb pain
- Paravertebral nerve block- For cancer-related thoracic pain
- Musculoskeltal Pain relief using electrotherapy and Trigger point injections
Out-patient services
Day care services
Home care with trained oncology palliative nurse for Community Based Palliative Care- Facilities for ascitic tapping, ryles tube insertion, wound dressing, and Foleys catheterization
Providing basic supportive items for continuous care at home
Counseling and Supportive Care Services- psychological and pastoral care
Training for the care givers
Rehabilitation programs- in coordination with physical medicine and rehabilitation department
Resilience for the survivors and also the treatment group
Financial support for the needed

Frequently asked Questions

You can book an appointment by calling 04822 359 900, 354 900, 269 500, or 269 700. You can also visit www.marsleevamedicity.com for more information about the Department of Paediatrics and available specialists.

Yes. The PICU at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai provides specialised postoperative intensive care for children who have undergone organ transplants, with continuous monitoring and expert management by trained paediatric intensivists.

The Department of Paediatrics at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is widely regarded as one of the most advanced paediatric care centres in Kottayam and Central Kerala, offering Level III NICU and PICU, paediatric surgery, paediatric cardiology, neonatal MRI, 24/7 paediatric emergency care, and critical care transport all under one roof.

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