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Palliative Care and Supportive Oncology

  • Symptom Management: Pain, nausea, fatigue, and other common symptoms.
  • Psychosocial Oncology: Addressing the emotional and mental health needs of patients.
  • End-of-Life Care: Hospice care, ethical issues, and patient-family communication.
  • Integrative Oncology: Use of complementary therapies alongside conventional treatments.

Palliative care and supportive oncology are integral components of comprehensive cancer management, focusing on improving the quality of life for patients and their families. These approaches prioritize symptom control, psychosocial support, and holistic care tailored to individual needs. By addressing pain, fatigue, and emotional distress, they enhance physical comfort and foster resilience during treatment. 

In cancer research, innovations in palliative care include personalized interventions, integrating advanced therapies like immunomodulation to alleviate side effects while maintaining efficacy. Supportive oncology emphasizes collaboration between oncologists, palliative specialists, and mental health professionals, creating a continuum of care that complements curative efforts. 

This multidisciplinary approach underscores the importance of treating the person beyond the disease, empowering patients to navigate their cancer journey with dignity and hope.

Committee Members
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Yan Leyfman

Yan Leyfman

NYP- Meyer Cancer Center, United States
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Rajvir Dahiya

Rajvir Dahiya

University of California San Francisco, United States
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Jianhua Luo

Jianhua Luo

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, United States
ICTO 2026 Speakers
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Pietro Salvatori

Pietro Salvatori

Formerly, Humanitas San Pio X Hospital, Italy
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Sergey Suchkov

Sergey Suchkov

N.D. Zelinskii Institute for Organic Chemistry of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Russian Federation
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Shinya Tajima

Shinya Tajima

National Hospital Organization Shizuoka Medical Centre, Japan
Speaker at International Conference on Clinical & Translational Oncology 2026 - Nayara Delgado Andre

Nayara Delgado Andre

Federal University of São João del-Rei (UFSJ), Brazil
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