Mike is a dad, electrical engineer, and husband. In his spare time, he likes to fish, cook, and have family and friends for meals.
Mike started to experience pain in his abdomen, and saw that his eyes and skin were turning yellow. After a set of scans, his doctors confirmed a tumor on his pancreas. Palliative care stepped in after Mike’s diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, to help with whatever he needed, including pain management, which included helping him safely wean him off unnecessary medications that he no longer wanted to take. Mike appreciated how the team worked together, which helped him improve his quality of life, and offered compassionate and effective care.
“I found the best thing about the palliative care team is that it is a cohesive unit I could depend on.”
Click here to watch Mike’s story in his own words.
For more information on how Quinlan Palliative Care can help your family, please call one of our specialist at 973-888-9100.
About Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Palliative care is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work together with your other doctors to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments.
To learn more about palliative care and how it can help, visit GetPalliativeCare.org.