WHAT IS QUALITY OF LIFE?
They are efforts that are aimed at relieving pain and other symptoms caused by cancer and secondary to its treatment, through the professional support of treating doctors, professionals in psychology, nutrition and physical rehabilitation for the patient and their family from the first day. of your diagnosis.
Aiming to humanely provide a better Quality of Life in the fight against cancer.

WHEN ARE THEY NECESSARY?
From the moment the cancer diagnosis is made to provide timely support to the patient during their treatment, increasing their physical and mental strength to carry out their daily activities.

QUALITY OF LIFE SERVICES.
Cancún Cancer Institute provides free Quality of Life services to all our active patients.

NUTRITION: Maintaining an adequate state of nutrition is essential to improve tolerance to treatments, reduce toxicity, manage secondary symptoms that may appear in oncological treatments and strengthen the immune system. We have a nutritionist who advises our patients’ diet, indicates supplements when necessary, clarifies doubts and provides advice to reduce symptoms.

PSYCHOLOGY: We help to best deal with emotions such as: anxiety, worry, fear, sadness, anger, as well as thoughts that may interfere with decision-making about treatment and health. The psychologist intervenes to improve communication between the doctor, the patient and her family.

PHYSIOTHERAPY: It is an essential therapeutic element and aims to maintain the functionality, independence and quality of life of the patient, reducing the risk of developing lymphedema in the case of surgical intervention.

PALLIATIVE CARE AND PAIN CLINIC: Cancun Cancer Institute has a group of specialists in pain management and the care of patients in the terminal stage that allows us to humanly provide decent life expectancy in the fight against cancer.