Palliative care is just not for End of Life Care. It is for all patients with life-limiting illnesses. Aster Hospitals is committed to improving the lives of patients through Palliative Care. Aster hospital offers comprehensive interdisciplinary pain management and holistic support, through its Pain and Palliative Medicine Department and Aster care Extended at home.

Aster Evidence in Supportive Care for Oncology (AESCO) depicts PANDA as its mascot. PANDA embodies their mission to provide exceptional, evidence-based palliative care. AESCO aligns with the international consensus but is customized for India’s unique societal, cultural, and healing needs.

The mascot, AESCO – The Panda, is a thoughtful symbol of calmness, empathy, and patient-centric care. With an orange heart symbolizing warmth, encouragement, and compassionate dedication, the panda sits among Aster flowers, representing qualities of love, wisdom, faith, and valor – fundamental to palliative care.

As part of this commitment, Aster International Institute of Oncology in consensus with Academy of Palliative Medicine is organising a stand alone two-day Continued Medical Education which is one of its kind. This is the need of the hour, mainly to build evidence towards specific supportive and symptom control for our group of patients on November 23rd-24th, 2024, at Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park. This event is open to everyone involved in oncological work, including doctors, nutritionists, nurses, and physiotherapists.

“Palliative care is not limited to oncological services. It can extend to any form of life-threatening illnesses involving Paediatric or Geriatric age groups. By addressing pain, distressing symptoms and emotional distress, Palliative Medicine improves the quality of life for patients with any serious illness. Whether it is cancer, heart disease, or neurological disorders, Palliative Care offers a holistic approach that complements curative treatments. It empowers patients to live life to the fullest, even when faced with challenging health conditions.” said Dr. Raghavendra Ramanjulu, Lead Consultant – Palliative Medicine at Aster CMI Hospital.

“Mascot encapsulates our mission: delivering evidence-based, holistic care to improve patients’ quality of life. It reflects our commitment to global best practices while respecting the unique cultural and spiritual needs of our community,” stated, Prof Dr. Somashekhar S P, Chairman – Medical Advisory Board, Aster Hospitals.

Aster CMI Hospital stays committed to providing unparalleled medical services to its patients which is strengthened by quality care, high-end innovative technology, treatment, and qualified medical practitioners.