A Brief Look At Palliative Care and Cancer

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Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States. Worldwide, cancer kills more than malaria, AIDS and tuberculosis combined according to the Centers for Disease Control.
 
That is because there are more than 100 different types of cancers. With so many people being affected with one form of cancer or another, it makes sense that a majority of the people who enter into Las Vegas hospice and palliative care are battling this devastating disease.
 

Cancer 101

Cancer is a condition that develops when the cells in the body reproduce excessively. This growth leads to a tumor. The tumor can be benign or malignant. Benign tumors are essentially harmless and can be removed easily. Malignant tumors are what people call cancer and can be life-threatening.
 
The problem with malignant tumors is that the damaged cells can travel through the body and cause cancer to grow in areas that were previously healthy. This process is called metastasis.
 

Treatment

Because there are so many different types of cancer, treatment options vary widely. Available treatment options also depend on where the cancer is in a particular organ and how much it has metastasized, if at all.
 
Thankfully, there are many choices of treatment for cancer patients. If one doesn’t work, the doctor usually has a back up plan or two to try to kill the cancer cells.
 
This is why it is so important for patients to seek a second and third opinion when it comes to the diagnosis of their conditions. Experienced oncologists tend to specialize in one type of cancer or another. If yours does not specialize in the type of cancer you have, don’t be afraid to request another opinion.
 

Cancer in Palliative & Hospice Las Vegas Care

In the event that a cancer cannot be treated, palliative and hospice Las Vegas care becomes an option. This is when the doctor’s attention switches from curing the patient to making him or her as comfortable as possible.
 
Even before the cancer is deemed untreatable, palliative care is a great way to manage the symptoms and side effects of cancer. That is because the ultimate goal is to improve your quality of life. Palliative care was actually created solely for this reason.
 
Even though this is the case, it is wrong if you think that you are giving up by choosing a hospice Las Vegas center. Choosing hospice and palliative care means the best interests of you and your family are at the forefront of your mind.
 
If you are considering hospice care, choose the best in ProCare Hospice of Nevada. For more information about Las Vegas hospice services, contact 702.380.8300.

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Dr. Iryna Kobita, MD

Iryna Kobita recently completed her Internal Medicine Residency at The Valley Health System in Las Vegas and is pleased to continue her medical training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Prior to relocating to the United States, she practiced medicine in Ukraine, bringing valuable international clinical experience to her work. Iryna looks forward to contributing to the program, building strong professional relationships, and continuing to grow as a physician. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends.

Dr. Diana Lee, MD

Dr. Diana Lee graduated from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, in 1991. Following graduation, she completed five years of pediatric residency training at Beijing Children's Hospital, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric hospitals in China.

After relocating to the United States, she completed her second residency training program in Internal Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 2004. She then worked as a hospitalist with Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California, for 10 years, before moving to Las Vegas to join Platinum Hospitalist Group, where she currently practices.

After earning her ABIM board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2012, Dr. Lee focused her career on this specialty. In 2017, she established the first hospital-based inpatient palliative care consultation service in Las Vegas at St. Rose Dominican Siena Hospital. Under her leadership, this initiative expanded from a single-physician service into a multidisciplinary team of four palliative care physicians and 12 nurse practitioners, providing consultations across eight hospitals in Las Vegas. She has also served as the program director for the OPTI-West Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship since 2021.

Dr. Lee is dedicated to advancing patient-centered palliative care through clinical excellence, program development, education, and collaboration. As the founder of one of the region's largest inpatient palliative care programs, she continues to expand access to specialty services and improve care for patients with serious illnesses throughout Southern Nevada.

Dr. Dan Miulli, DO, MS, FACOS

Graduate of Midwestern University-CCOM and completed Neurosurgical Residency Training at Allegheny General Hospitals receiving diploma from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board certified in Neurological Surgery and Neurocritical Care. Practices Neurosurgery in Southern California. Is the Designated Institutional Official, Chief Academic Officer, and CEO of OPTI-West Educational Consortium and Sponsoring Institution.