Chennai: Jus’ Onco, a cancer care centre in Kodambakkam launched the Jus’ Onco Palliative Care Trust to offer free home-based palliative care for cancer patients. The service is for patients in terminal stages who can no longer be cured and need comfort and support at home.
Started in July 2024, Jus’ Onco focused on affordable cancer treatment. However, many patients coming to them were already in late stages and needed palliative care. Seeing this need, the team started the trust to offer dedicated care for such patients and their families. The care includes pain relief, psychological support, caregiver assistance, and end-of-life planning.
The team is led by palliative care doctor Dr Gajasaraj and includes trained nurses, physiotherapists, psychologists, and social workers.
“Palliative care is not about giving up-it’s about ensuring the patient is not in pain and families are supported,” said Dr Vijayalakshmi Balakrishnan, founder and director.
