Quality of Life

At M. D. Anderson, patients' quality of life is an important part of treating cancer.

 

The cancer center continually strives to develop innovative approaches to treatment that aim to reduce patients' physical and mental suffering. Through conservation therapy, improved pain and symptom management and other support services, patients receive the appropriate care they need, with minimal disruption to their lives.

 

On the following pages are stories of individuals who have benefitted physically and psychologically from unique treatments and support services offered at the institution.

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